Articles tagged with: children

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18 Nov 2008 | No Comment
About Children And Parenting

I recently came across some alarming statistics. Even if they are only 5% correct, it bothers me beyond words to look at them. So, here are a few of my thoughts on parenting. Every time I hear (or say) the words “my children,” I always remember that children are separate, unique individuals who have their distinct lives….

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13 Nov 2008 | 4 Comments
Why I Believe In God

Because the alternative is unthinkable, unimaginable, and meaningless. Believing in God means believing that there is an almighty God, that we need to live our lives according to His rules, and that life does not end at death. The opposite would then imply that there is no God, we can live according to our own rules, and life ends at death. Here’s why that’s unthinkable…

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9 Nov 2008 | No Comment
School Habits

School habits are essential for proper development of our children. A couple weeks ago I re-started a project to learn a completely new subject. It could be driven by endless curiosity but continuous learning has become an important part of my life. We all learn something new every day but I’m talking about picking up a subject and devoting enough time to it to at least have an introductory understanding…

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27 Oct 2008 | One Comment
How To Get Rich Quick and Stay Rich Forever

You are probably expecting my magic formula for shifting massive amounts of wealth or winning in the stock market. I’m sorry to disappoint. I have not found the alchemist’s magnum opus. As soon as I discover it, I’ll share immediately. In the meantime, I want to share my thoughts about a different type of wealth…

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26 Oct 2008 | No Comment
Independence And Interdependence

A quick glance at the words “independence” and “interdependence” may leave you with a feeling that they’re contradictory. I have found this not to be the case in personal life as well as in different current world structures. Let me start by saying that as parents it is one of our deepest desires to raise children in such a way that they become independent adults. I believe (time will prove) that our children know this and strive to be independent. I know I did…