Tag Archive: setting a good example

May 18

Role Models

You and your spouse, of course, are the primary role models for your children, as we looked at last week.  However, as kids approach school-age they become more influenced by media and popular culture, and this may lead to interest in role models (celebrities, athletes, etc.) who may or may not be setting such a …

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May 12

Do as I say (not as I do)!

Moms are nothing if not teachers.  It’s one of the basics of the job; every time you speak, you teach a lesson, instruct, share knowledge.  Unfortunately, your actions tend to say even more than your words.   You probably have a long list of qualities you try to teach your children, regarding their manners, behaviors, …

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