Fathers are one of the most important influences in a child's life.
The luckiest children live with fathers who love them.
Children crave attention from their fathers and want to spend time with them.
The kindest thing a father can do for his children is to be in his
child's life, set a good example for his children by showing respect to
self and others (especially to the child's mother), using good manners, and establishing boundaries and consequences for bad behavior.
The most important thing a Father can do is to "maintain composure when displeased." A father cannot buy his child's love and respect; he earns
it by being there, showing respect to the child, and setting the example.
A father who does this, will be lovingly remembered by his children.
Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful Dads who are not just fathers in name
only.
You don't have to worry what gift to give your Dad. It doesn't matter what
Dad's age is. When you give your time, love, and respect to your Father it
is gift enough.
"A Year of Good Manners" by Margery Sinclair and Jan Polk ($27.95) lists
365 common everyday courtesies and the reasons to use them. This birthday
book becomes a family heirloom when you collect family members' autographs on
their birthdays and anniversaries. There is even room for each person to write
their favorite words of advice. This book becomes more valuable with each
new entry. Start your own family heirloom today. Don't miss getting your Dad's
signature while he is still here.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
June 14 - Flag Day!
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
I also pledge to be an honorable, civilized, law abiding citizen.
Our flag is a symbol of freedom for all....not just one party.....
not just one class.......not just one religion......not for just the
wealthy......it represents freedom and justice for all our citizens.
Our nation is only as strong as our people; not just our government.
We are a nation of honorable, civilized, law abiding citizens who strive
to be the best we can. We expect to be rewarded for honest labor and
not have the government take it away from us just because they think
they can spend it better than we can. We depend on every person having
the same opportunities to decide how hard they will work and to be able
to work at whatever is of our choosing. We depend on the majority of
our people to be honorable, civilized, law abiding citizens. We respect
the laws of the land which enables us to respectfully live together
as communities of large groups of people and to feel safe to freely move
about in our communities.
When we no longer respect or obey our laws, we will no longer be a
civilized nation of free people.
We tend to root for the underdog but we want everyone to succeed.
We want leaders who unite us as a country. Beware of those who
pit one class against another. It doesn't matter which group you
tear down.....it is not beneficial for our country. We must find
leaders who know how to unite us on common ground that is beneficial
to all. We want a government that can unite us as independent, free,
honorable people capable of being responsible for our own actions
.....not a government to take care of us as dependent, incapable people.
After all, we do freely elect our government officials from among ourselves.
Freedom is not free. We must be vigilant. If we ignore our freedoms
and take them for granted, we could easily lose them. Too many people
are willing to give up too many freedoms in order to let the government
take care of them. When you are dependent, you are not free.
Our flag is a reminder that
United We Stand - Divide We Fall.
Being an honorable, civilized, law abiding citizen is a way to give
something back to our country. "A Year of Good Manners" by
Margery Sinclair and Jan Polk ($27.95) provides 365 tips on how
to behave as an honorable, civilized, law abiding citizen along
with the 365 reasons why you would want to.
Purchase on line at www.ayearofgoodmanners.com
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
I also pledge to be an honorable, civilized, law abiding citizen.
Our flag is a symbol of freedom for all....not just one party.....
not just one class.......not just one religion......not for just the
wealthy......it represents freedom and justice for all our citizens.
Our nation is only as strong as our people; not just our government.
We are a nation of honorable, civilized, law abiding citizens who strive
to be the best we can. We expect to be rewarded for honest labor and
not have the government take it away from us just because they think
they can spend it better than we can. We depend on every person having
the same opportunities to decide how hard they will work and to be able
to work at whatever is of our choosing. We depend on the majority of
our people to be honorable, civilized, law abiding citizens. We respect
the laws of the land which enables us to respectfully live together
as communities of large groups of people and to feel safe to freely move
about in our communities.
When we no longer respect or obey our laws, we will no longer be a
civilized nation of free people.
We tend to root for the underdog but we want everyone to succeed.
We want leaders who unite us as a country. Beware of those who
pit one class against another. It doesn't matter which group you
tear down.....it is not beneficial for our country. We must find
leaders who know how to unite us on common ground that is beneficial
to all. We want a government that can unite us as independent, free,
honorable people capable of being responsible for our own actions
.....not a government to take care of us as dependent, incapable people.
After all, we do freely elect our government officials from among ourselves.
Freedom is not free. We must be vigilant. If we ignore our freedoms
and take them for granted, we could easily lose them. Too many people
are willing to give up too many freedoms in order to let the government
take care of them. When you are dependent, you are not free.
Our flag is a reminder that
United We Stand - Divide We Fall.
Being an honorable, civilized, law abiding citizen is a way to give
something back to our country. "A Year of Good Manners" by
Margery Sinclair and Jan Polk ($27.95) provides 365 tips on how
to behave as an honorable, civilized, law abiding citizen along
with the 365 reasons why you would want to.
Purchase on line at www.ayearofgoodmanners.com
Monday, June 6, 2011
Abusive Infant Head Trauma Doubled During Recession
"Recession-related stress may have triggered an alarming increase in non-accidental head injuries among infants, new research suggests.
The number of babies hospitalized for non-accidental head trauma — a form of child abuse previously known as shaken baby syndrome — doubled during the recent recession, according to the study by researchers at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland.
Read the full article at Health.com":
http://news.health.com/2011/04/13/abusive-head-trauma-in-infants-doubled-during-recession-study/
Current liberal thinking wants to place the blame for everything on anything but the actual cause........lack of good manners and personal responsibility for one’s own actions.
There are so many safety nets in place to help poverty stricken families yet there
is still meanness, violence, and incivility in poverty stricken homes. The ONLY
people who can improve this are the people who live in these homes.
Good manners make you feel confident and relaxed. It is just as easy to hold
yourself to a higher standard as it is to hold low standards. Good manners do not cost money to use, yet they save multi-billions of dollars for our economy and would prevent spouse abuse and violence towards innocent children.
The reality is that people who abuse children have given themselves permission
to behave cruelly to other human beings and animals as well. This is reprehensible action and there is no acceptable justification for it. It is just as easy for the abuser to give himself/herself permission to not abuse another person.....especially an infant. Each of us has the power to control our own actions.
Good manners are powerful. They help you develop good self esteem, common sense,
and a backbone. Good manners make you feel confident and relaxed. When you
base your self esteem on your honor and good character, which has nothing to do with skin color, how much money you have or do not have, you will find you get along with people and enjoy life. Money does not buy happiness and good character. You will recognize when people are treating you with respect.
Good manners allow you to succeed in life. These are the first tools one must learn early in life because by age five your morals and values will be who you will be on the inside for the rest of your life. Everyone can overcome a violent childhood, however, it is so unnecessary to subject young children to this in the first place, when all it takes is Good Manners, civilized behavior and personal responsibility for ones own actions.
Good Manners are Powerful!
No I don’t live in a dream world. I know that violent situations call for something stronger than naive civilized behavior. I do know that there is no reason in the world that you cannot expect the interior of your own home to be a civilized, safe haven from the rest of the world. Civilized people must band together. When you have a reputation of being an honorable person, others will know to not let you know about their illegal activities because you will work
with law officials in order to make your own neighborhood safe for your children.
All groups and organizations have rules including gangs. Honor and Good Manners are the rules for a safe and civilized world where all life is respected.
As a parent, you must teach respect and good manners to your children and you will receive the same in return. All adults are role models whether you want to be or not. You are either a good role model or you are a bad role model. The choice is yours.
“A Year of Good Manners” by Margery Sinclair and Jan Polk ($27.95) provides 365
common, every day courtesies and a reason to use each one. This will be the best
investment you can make in yourself. Good Manners are our common bonds.
We all want to be treated with respect. It is easy to hold yourself to a higher standard when you know how. The GAFC “respect series” images in our book are reminders to treat yourself and others with respect.
Give yourself and your children a chance at the good life. Go for it! Learn what it feels like to be free and able to stand with your head held high. All it takes is giving yourself permission to do so. Being an honorable, civilized, law abiding citizen is a way to contribute and give something back to the greatest country on earth. Purchase your copy on line at:
www.ayearofgoodmanners.com
Buy an extra copy to give to your favorite teacher. Teachers can never have
too many copies. They will then be able to pass them on to children who
need this information but cannot afford to buy it.
The number of babies hospitalized for non-accidental head trauma — a form of child abuse previously known as shaken baby syndrome — doubled during the recent recession, according to the study by researchers at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland.
Read the full article at Health.com":
http://news.health.com/2011/04/13/abusive-head-trauma-in-infants-doubled-during-recession-study/
Current liberal thinking wants to place the blame for everything on anything but the actual cause........lack of good manners and personal responsibility for one’s own actions.
There are so many safety nets in place to help poverty stricken families yet there
is still meanness, violence, and incivility in poverty stricken homes. The ONLY
people who can improve this are the people who live in these homes.
Good manners make you feel confident and relaxed. It is just as easy to hold
yourself to a higher standard as it is to hold low standards. Good manners do not cost money to use, yet they save multi-billions of dollars for our economy and would prevent spouse abuse and violence towards innocent children.
The reality is that people who abuse children have given themselves permission
to behave cruelly to other human beings and animals as well. This is reprehensible action and there is no acceptable justification for it. It is just as easy for the abuser to give himself/herself permission to not abuse another person.....especially an infant. Each of us has the power to control our own actions.
Good manners are powerful. They help you develop good self esteem, common sense,
and a backbone. Good manners make you feel confident and relaxed. When you
base your self esteem on your honor and good character, which has nothing to do with skin color, how much money you have or do not have, you will find you get along with people and enjoy life. Money does not buy happiness and good character. You will recognize when people are treating you with respect.
Good manners allow you to succeed in life. These are the first tools one must learn early in life because by age five your morals and values will be who you will be on the inside for the rest of your life. Everyone can overcome a violent childhood, however, it is so unnecessary to subject young children to this in the first place, when all it takes is Good Manners, civilized behavior and personal responsibility for ones own actions.
Good Manners are Powerful!
No I don’t live in a dream world. I know that violent situations call for something stronger than naive civilized behavior. I do know that there is no reason in the world that you cannot expect the interior of your own home to be a civilized, safe haven from the rest of the world. Civilized people must band together. When you have a reputation of being an honorable person, others will know to not let you know about their illegal activities because you will work
with law officials in order to make your own neighborhood safe for your children.
All groups and organizations have rules including gangs. Honor and Good Manners are the rules for a safe and civilized world where all life is respected.
As a parent, you must teach respect and good manners to your children and you will receive the same in return. All adults are role models whether you want to be or not. You are either a good role model or you are a bad role model. The choice is yours.
“A Year of Good Manners” by Margery Sinclair and Jan Polk ($27.95) provides 365
common, every day courtesies and a reason to use each one. This will be the best
investment you can make in yourself. Good Manners are our common bonds.
We all want to be treated with respect. It is easy to hold yourself to a higher standard when you know how. The GAFC “respect series” images in our book are reminders to treat yourself and others with respect.
Give yourself and your children a chance at the good life. Go for it! Learn what it feels like to be free and able to stand with your head held high. All it takes is giving yourself permission to do so. Being an honorable, civilized, law abiding citizen is a way to contribute and give something back to the greatest country on earth. Purchase your copy on line at:
www.ayearofgoodmanners.com
Buy an extra copy to give to your favorite teacher. Teachers can never have
too many copies. They will then be able to pass them on to children who
need this information but cannot afford to buy it.
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