The opening titles to the animated children's show "Sylvanian Families".

Tamara Rosenleaf reminds us what it is all about. She shares the pain that those of us without family and friends in the military will never know. Sometimes we forget that the numbers are real people.   more...Mona and Tamara don't forget; their loved ones are in Iraq.  less

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View a video discussion on the advantages of genetic engineering and other genetic engineering pros with farm families and experts from around the world.

Sounds simple right, but not always easy to do. Michelle emphasizes many of the basics and reminds us of the critical role we play in our children’s lives, the development of who they are and will become,   more...and their ultimate success not only in school but in life. And she comes at this from the unique vantage point of an experienced school counselor who has observed and worked with children in one of their primary settings – school.

Michelle begins by reaffirming for us that as parents, we are the most powerful influence in our child’s life. This is a responsibility that cannot be taken lightly and it’s important that we recognize that it does take a considerable amount of time and energy – as it should. For many of us in today’s world, with the hectic pace, multiple jobs, commuting, endless activities and commitments, just making time is a big responsibility but it is absolutely critical. Our children see the world through our eyes, at least for a time, and so we have the opportunity to help them experience a world in which they learn how to trust, feel safe, secure and good about themselves and others – in general optimistic about life and the possibilities it holds for them.

Michelle emphasizes the importance of inculcating trust in your child at a young age. By being present with them, both physically and emotionally, being consistent with our own behavior, by being available to them when they require help, comfort or safety and by giving them validation through positive feedback and recognition, they learn to trust that others around them can be relied on and can be sought out for help when they need it.

We are their introduction to the world, so by instilling confidence in them, by being in good relationships with them, we give them the skills and confidence to reach out to others and be in healthy relationships. Without that foundation of trust, kids learn early on that they world is an uncaring and unsafe place, they don’t seek the support of others such as teachers that could support them in reaching their goals, and they have more difficulty in forming friendships and intimate relationships as they get older.

Another key area that Michelle touches on in her first Lesson is the importance of parents remembering that they are the parents, and that the children are the children. In a day when divorce and separation are so prevalent, not to mention parents who work long hours and don’t have as much time with their children as they would like, we are also seeing an upswing in parental guilt and overcompensation, resulting in great numbers of parents relinquishing their parental roles in lieu of having more of a friend role with their children. This creates a great deal of confusion and a sense of being lost for children as the adults are no longer in charge and are often taking their cues from the children. Although the child may appear to like this arrangement for what it can offer them in the short term, below the surface, they are needing and craving the structure and the reassurance that someone else is in charge, taking care of things and making sure they are safe. Allowing our children to be the children, requires us to set the limits, expectations, boundaries, and consequences, all of which convey to them a sense of security and takes the pressure off of them for being emotionally mature beyond their years.

I think for many families today who are either separated, divorced, remarried and blended or even just going through a tough time at home for any number of reasons, it is important that we remind ourselves continuously that our children are not mature enough to handle adult problems. To the extent we can, we need to find ways of shielding them from the issues that we can shield them from. It is not unusual for parents who are going through a particularly tough time, to lean on or confide in their child when it would be more appropriate to find another adult, friend or counselor w  less

This is a song Neil Young wrote to honor the lives of all troops fighting the war on terror. It is on the Living With War album. My uncle served in Vietnam when I was a 9-10 year old. We were very close   more...to him. He would come home on leave and tell us horror stories about what he had seen and experienced over there. He was 19-20 at the time. Every time he would go back we feared he wouldn't come home. When he called me and told me he was finally home for good my 10 year old heart lept for joy. That was one of my happiest childhood memories. My story has a happy ending. My heart goes out to all people who have lost loved ones in all wars. May they always be remembered with honor.  less

The Galich Family enjoys a Sunday Lunch at Sneaky Pets's in Lewisville Texas on April 5, 2008.

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A 1950 "social engineering" film with good intentions, yet only serving to foster neurosis at the dinner table, through unnatural and questionable tactics. Best line in the film: ""These   more...boys treat their dad as though they were genuinely glad to see him, as though they really missed him..." Campy, classic, and unintentionally comedic.
Producer: Simmel-Meservey
Creative Commons license: Public Domain
1950

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Check out the Silversun Pickups perform "Kissing Families"!

i made this to i'm already there messages to iraq for our soldiers family

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http://www.EndChildHungerAZ.org Strategy Goal: Increase Arizona state-wide SNAP participation rate to 90%New Federal Food Stamp Program SNAP Helping Arizona Families through Arizona Food Banks.   more...It can be tough to get the help your family needs. Arizona Self Help is a free and easy way to find out if your family can get help from 25 different health and human services programs. This website provides convenient, one-stop access to: The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) is providing this pre-screening tool to help you find out if you or others might be eligible to receive SNAP benefits. This tool is not an application for SNAP. But the tool can help you make an informed decision as to whether you or others should apply at your local SNAP office. It can also guess how much you will get. But only your local SNAP office can tell you for sure.http://endchildhungeraz.org/the-strategies/snap/ Donate at http://www.Change.org/EndChildHungerAZPutting Healthy Food within ReachUSDA's Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services today announced the advent of a new era in nutrition assistance at USDA. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the new name of the Food Stamp Program, as a result of the recently enacted Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-246), also known as the Farm Bill. The new name, effective October 1, 2008 more accurately reflects the Program's mission to provide food assistance and nutrition education to assist participants as they move to a healthier lifestyle and self-sufficiency."The national name change and implementation of the Farm Bill provisions strengthens the ability to more effectively put healthy food within reach by increasing access to all who are eligible. This is a great opportunity to showcase this effective and efficient modern nutrition program and make clear to all that SNAP puts healthy food on table in AZ.  less

Nine families in Dallas have a lot to be thankful for this year - including their new homes. On Friday, November 21, Whirlpool brand, Habitat for Humanity International, and Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity   more...officially dedicated new homes built with nine Habitat partner families as part of the third annual Whirlpool® Building Blocks community build.

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The Holiday season is nearly here and for many it's a mixed blessing--Holiday Stress mixed with Holiday Cheer.

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The Holiday season is nearly here and for many it's a mixed blessing--Holiday Stress mixed with Holiday Cheer.
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