my world • Leaving a Legacy • parenting • education
by Tammy Kling on November 6th, 2011 | No Comments »
Legacy—Every parent dreams of a well rounded child who thrives throughout life. We strive to send them to the best schools, to monitor homework and friends, and to instill good values.
How To Teach Kids About Business and Entrepreneurship
When I sat down to consider the legacy I…
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giving back • my world • raising giving children • tips for giving back
by Tammy Kling on November 1st, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Charity—When I told my kids that our homeless friend Dave the Police Chief died today, my six year old said; "I'm glad we showed him love." Dave was the former Police Chief of many cities, including Flower Mound, Texas, yet he ended up living on the concrete floor of…
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mom • parenting • parenting • ages and stages
by Michelle Babin on October 5th, 2011 | No Comments »
Bullying—Today in the United States, 1 in 4 teens are bullied. With more and more teens in possession of smart phones, iPads, and social media sites, cyber bullying is at an all-time high. In fact, 43% of kids have been bullied while online. This raises the question: what can…
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my world • raising giving children • parenting • education
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 4th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Parenthood—My 10-year-old son has entered the tween phase where he, on a regular basis, says: "I can't wait until I'm 18 and I can do whatever I want." Even though I didn't want to burst his bubble by telling him that no one ever really gets to do whatever…
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giving back • my world • bettering communities • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 9th, 2011 | No Comments »
Community—Helen Keller said: "Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it."
I wasn't prepared to see some of the suffering I witnessed on my recent trip to Kenya with ONE.org, which will always remind a part of me. Likewise, I…
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