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“Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach him how to fish and you get rid of him for the whole weekend.” – Zenna Schaffer
There’s more to that comical statement than we might think. Do you spend time regularly by yourself, even just a few hours? Are you over-parenting? Over-working? Stressed?
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“The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom.” -Henry Ward Beecher
Life seems to be changing rapidly, getting tougher all the time. We should not think for a moment that our kid’s aren’t noticing.
They hear the news, the comments of adults, they hear us. They see the look on our faces, they witness our anger at the [...]
Kids need friends, but kids need their family more. Until they are about the age of 18, they are still very influenced by peers, coaches, music, teachers, preachers. Not all of these people will give the guidance of which you approve. Be involved, but don’t be bossy.
A few years ago, I slammed into the Empty Nest Syndrome at warp speed.I knew it was coming, I had taught classes about it. Ha! I knew nothing. Life has a way of humbling us. I was ignorant. Knowing what to do, is not the same as doing what you know.
After retiring from foster [...]
By Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: If we’re not in control of most of our happiness and attitude, then who is? We CAN change how we think and react to life. We CANNOT always control what life gives us. Our hope, lies in our own thoughts and actions. And always remember the quote from Abraham Lincoln, “Most people [...]
by Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: Anger is a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be your whole life. Angry as you may feel, you haven’t invented the emotion and most likely your situation has links to others who have experienced something similar. To know that you’re not alone can be comforting news.
Anger has been around [...]
By Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: Anger Management sounds so easy. Like ordering fast food, let’s just have some. Actually, it’s a lifestyle, and because of that, anger management takes time to learn and “grow.” This fresh new attitude can be created with desire and determination. It bears wonderful fruit. The comfort zone that develops is so “good” [...]
by Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: Waiting on good things to happen takes faith. But, “waiting” doesn’t mean “doing nothing.” Faith should generate action, walking in faith consists of making good choices. Everyday we can choose to create the best attitude, help others, and take important steps towards what matters most to us: our family, friends, job, co-workers and just [...]
By: Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: Bossy kids? Who hasn’t seen a parent jump to satisfy or console their screaming toddler, or give in to a defiant teen? Been there? Of course, we all give in sometimes, either for the sake of the moment, or just because we didn’t know what else to do to get out of [...]
by Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: Dreams, desires, wishes. We all have them and should. As long as we realize dreams and goals are fullfilled by the energy and time we devote to them, dreams are good for us and give us excitement and hope that tomorrow is going to be better.
Life is full of challenges and I’m [...]
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About the Author As a mom, former foster parent, educator, family counselor, and business manager, I've walked many paths and write about them here. My university degree was in childhood development and since then I've taught elementary school classes, held parenting seminars, raised three boys of my own and foster parented over 250 kids and teenagers.
My husband, Lynn endured a long time career in law enforcement investigating hard crimes, sex crimes, and domestic violence. Together, our work has given us experiences that were tough, and we hope valuable to others. For a few years, Lynn transported federal prisoners as a Deputy Air Marshall. There, confined on a jet, and wrapped in chains, he saw firsthand where wrong choices land both young and old. Our journeys are full of opportunites, challenges, choices, and we live with our decisions. We tried to help those we came into contact with, but we failed many times. I think life is more about failure than successes and once we realize that, we have less heartache, taking defeat less personally, seeing the experience for what it is, a lesson. If you can, while you are still here on earth, bend down, and lift another up. It's worth it. You'll find that in doing so, your own burdens are lighter. It just happens. Let's talk.
We grew along with the kids we raised. We've made some mistakes, lived over them, and enjoyed some successes. We want to talk about it all, and hope it helps you.
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