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Paige: March 2008 ArchivesEvery Thursday, two hundred plus kids ranging from ages 5 – 15 meet in a local park for games, snacks and lessons on sportsmanship. It is led by Jim Redwine - better known as Mr. Redwine – a tough-talkin’, bear-huggin’, makes no apologies father of four who has made extraordinary contributions to hundreds of kids. These kids are all eager to grow in the ranks and earn different colored caps for their efforts in giving to the group and to th... Parents need as many resources as possible when teaching important life lessons. What could be more fun than a movie watching the Dr. Seuss classic, "Horton Hears a Who". There were many life lessons in the movie. Here are my top three: Lesson #1 “Even thought you can’t see them at all, a person's a person, no matter how small.” People should be honored and appreciated regardless of how big they are, what th...
There are many reasons why people choose international adoption. Some have an affinity for a particular country or culture. Others feel more comfortable adopting overseas and avoiding the burocracy of Child Protective Services. While, stil... Celebrities show off their style and have enormous budgets to fill their closets. Let's face it ladies, it can get a little depressing watching Desperate Housewives and then having to go into your Desperate Closet. Plus, wearing those cute trendy clothes can look a little ridiculous in the carpool line. Thank goodness for people like Paige Money. She owns a little boutique in Fort Worth called “Charmed I'm Sure". Her clothes are tre... Can gratitude be taught? My answer is a resounding YES! Kids today are in the "I WANT MORE" generation and feel slighted by not having the latest cell phone or the coolest IPOD. Parents buy-into this entitlement by ensuring that their children do not go without - that by having all of the cool fashions, gadgets and gizmos they purchase security and happiness. I was impressed when I learned about a little girl named Sami Fitzgerald.... I did a segment on the rise in the number of Hispanic Students in local schools. My segment identified which schools saw the biggest increases and the impact this trend is having on the education system. But the crux of my segment focused on the importance of teaching cultural tolerance in the house and ways parents can make thier children more culturally sensitive. This subject has hit a nerve and viewers have had mixed reactions. I would... Sunday nights are hard for me. After spending time with my children, returning to work on Monday morning makes me - let's face it - a little depressed. My four-year-old took notice and said, |
