Dear Joyce and Marv, I am so worried about my oldest child who is starting Middle School in September. I hear that there are drugs, bad language, and gangs in schools. Help!!! Dorothy Dear Dorothy, Peer influence is a reality. Be encouraged that your home is still the biggest influence on your child’s life. Prepare your child by talking about issues and what to do when confronted with them. Church…
Dear Joyce, My husband and I argue about how to raise our two children. We have disagreement in parenting styles, on consequences and most everything regarding our children. Mary Dear Mary, It is very common to have different opinions on how to raise your children. You were raised in different homes with different styles so you are both comfortable with your upbringing. When parents are tired, they tend to…
Over the years, I have helped a lot of my students prepare their college and scholarship applications.  As I guide and advise them through the process, I wondered, “What is the world looking for?” I went to the Disney website and found a summary of job skills they were looking for in their applicants: Effective communication Works well in a team Analytical ability Computer proficiency Project management Detail oriented Builds relationships…
We have some great seminars lined up for the summer. FIT (Fathers In Training) is hosting two panels to discuss fatherhood and the unique challenges of raising daughters and sons. Dads: come to be encouraged and inspired! If you are married or planning to get married, invest in your relationship during a weekend of Marriage Prep & Tune-Up. You wouldn’t let your car go without routine maintenance and oil changes. …
