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6/23/2008
Summer is here! Parents often are concerned about helping kids not forget school - while you are busy trying to "forget school". Summer is for fun and relaxing and family time. Right? Well sure, but one thing is for certain, school will begin again and all parents want their kids to be ready when it does.
Posted By: jonealkirby | 58 views
Tags: reading, school, summer
6/15/2008
Father’s Day is an occasion when you can express your love, care and respect for Dear Ol’ Dad. As the most influential man in your life, this time allows you to give your Dad something that will be very cool and very nice for him. Here are a few ideas.
Posted By: jonealkirby | 56 views
Tags: Father'Day, gifts, inspiration
6/3/2008
Dad you DO make a difference! If no one has told you this lately --- let me say with conviction - You Dads are so important to your children! Whether you look at family research or you simply see the joy on a little child's face when Dad is there for them, the fact is this: Fathers make a huge difference.
Posted By: jonealkirby | 87 views
Tags: boys, children, dad, daughters, father, parents, relationship, sons
5/17/2008
I write a lot for many projects I work on. Most importantly the resources that I offer you here on this website. Now,I am working on a new resource. A blog.
Posted By: jonealkirby | 1 comments | 97 views
Tags: blog, Dr Kirby, projects
5/10/2008
Showing your Mom (or your wife) that you love them doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. You know them best and know what little things make them happy. So take a couple minutes and do something to show your Mom that you really love her!
Posted By: jonealkirby | 81 views
Tags: gifts, Mom, Mother's Day, presents, show your love
5/2/2008
Have you ever watched a butterfly as it flutters over a bed of flowers? Sometimes a butterfly's wings are flapping wildly. It is expending a lot of energy. And then other times, it almost seems like it is suspended in air - Its wings just barely moving. It is during this moment that the butterfly is at its food source. It senses nutrients - and will stop to take in what it needs to replenish energy. Like a busy butterfly, a parent spends a lot of energy, working, raising kids, maintaining a marriage, doing errands, running a home.
Posted By: jonealkirby | 84 views
Tags: Christian counseling, God's power, parents, support, working parent
5/2/2008
A mature, married friend told me the other day the major influencing factor in her healthy and very happy relationship with her husband. She said if she were to share with a young couple the secret for a successful marriage, it would be to pray together
Posted By: jonealkirby | 64 views
Tags: Dr. James Dobson, happy, marriage, newlyweds, prayer, secret
5/2/2008
After church last Sunday, a big, tough-looking man approached me. I wasn't alarmed though, because he is one of the sweetest daddies that I know. He carried in his arms, his two- year- old and was eager to show me something. He said, "Watch this."
Posted By: jonealkirby | 88 views
Tags: Bible, Faith, prayers, toddlers