In his book, “The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic,” Matthew Kelly describes four characteristics that separate dynamic Catholics from “other” Catholics. While reading his small book, I kept thinking these same characteristics define dynamic parents as different from “ordinary” parents. I have adapted these principles as they apply to parents below. Dynamic Parents Read…
Parenting Matters: When Does Parenting Teenagers Begin?
When I decided to extend my pediatric practice to include adolescents I thought I would be able to help all those troubled teens and their families get back on track. I soon learned that by the teen years a kid’s life habits are pretty much formed; what happens before the teen years is what’s important….
Parenting Matters: Teach Your Kids to Discriminate
When we were kids, our parents taught us right from wrong. They had rather strict rules we had to follow. In addition, they helped us evaluate and judge the actions of other kids and allowed us to make friends only with those who were doing the things our mom and dad considered right and proper….
Parenting Matters: 10 Things Every Father Should Know
Steven, the father of a 2-year-old boy, wrote me to ask: “What do I need to know to be a great parent?” What a great question; and one I hope all men and women who are expecting a child ask. First, let me say, it isn’t possible to learn much about being a parent without…
Parenting Matters: Be the Person You Want Your Children to Become
Hello from Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, beautiful weather, and right living. What an honor and a pleasure to write for The Epoch Times and hopefully make a difference in the lives of our nation’s children. Some years ago I was a guest on a Father’s Day radio talk show in Milwaukee. Toward…
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