It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. Frederick Douglas, Abolitionist (1817-1895)



If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd finger-paint more, and point the fingers less.
I would do less correcting, and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I would care to know less, and know to care more.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging, and less tugging.
I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I'd teach less about the love of power,
And more about the power of love.

By Diane Loomans (from Condensed Chicken Soup for the Soul)

Click Here for "Sowing Seeds for the Future"
(light/humorous reading)

Your Child's Faith Starts with You -- Helping our Children to Know their God
(Written by a priest, but most definitely applicable to all Christians.)

Click Here for "Parenting with Patience"
(light/humorous reading)

Click Here for "Reflections on Harry Potter"

Click Here for the ABC's of Responsible Parenthood
This article was written with Catholics in mind, but has useful parenting information for all Christians.
(lengthy)

"I want to kill God in the minds of children. I want them to decide against God and the Kingdom of Heaven." Author of Golden Compass, Philip Pullman (one of England's most outspoken athiests.)

A few links no parent should be afraid to read about "The Golden Compass":

Snopes.com - a nonreligious site dedicated to separating rumor from fact

Servants of the Heart of the Father - a Catholic site

Family Life Center - Catholic Family site

The Catholic League

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