Big Question Monday: Corporal Punishment and Parenting SkillsToday the topic of conversation began as “Is it ok for school teachers to whip, slap or grab and twist the ears of our kids? One of our moms came in wrestling with this problem. So i said, lets talk about it. Is this common practice? How do you feel about this form of discipline? Out came the stories! Parents afraid for their children. Adults with stories of being afraid of school every day, lest they answer a question wrong or forget a homework assignment and get the back of their han...
Father’s Day: Providers, the Personal Power and ResponsibilityFisherman Years ago we spent days in the fishing village near Aux Cayes, on the southern coast of Haiti. We hiked along the mountain’s edge and looked out over the bay. We followed a trail down to where the fishermen kept their brightly painted wooden boats, huge oars propped inside. We stopped and chatted with one gentleman who was mending his net in the morning sun. We had lots of questions about the life of fishing in this area of the country. And he was generous with his sharing. It ...
JANUARY 14, 2011 HOW TO LIVE…THANKS MOM ! my mom recently told me that she is part of anew bible study and that they are going to study Romans 12 because it is one chapter in the bible that basically tells us “How to Live”. Intriguing….one chapter to do all that? so , not wanting to miss anything so important as “How to Live” i had to have another look at this ancient letter. I started out great , flipped open my tiny print bible and WITHOUT my left contact in, read: ” I appeal to you, by the mercy of God,...
Back to School with 2nd Story GoodsAs we head back into this school season (however that looks for you and your family these days) we want to be sure that you are stocked up, and armed for success! We have compiled our ultimate 2nd Story Goods back to school guide for this season, and we are so happy to be sharing it with you! Whether you’re a parent to young kiddos, a teacher ready to see your students, or a college kid looking to set up the perfect dorm room, we’ve got you covered: Parents, don’t you have a WHOLE new appreci...
Big Question Monday: Corporal Punishment and Parenting Skills
Today the topic of conversation began as “Is it ok for school teachers to whip, slap or grab and twist the ears of our kids? One of our moms came in wrestling with this problem. So i said, lets talk about it. Is this common practice? How do you feel about this form of discipline? Out came the stories! Parents afraid for their children. Adults with stories of being afraid of school every day, lest they answer a question wrong or forget a homework assignment and get the back of their han...
Father’s Day: Providers, the Personal Power and Responsibility
Fisherman Years ago we spent days in the fishing village near Aux Cayes, on the southern coast of Haiti. We hiked along the mountain’s edge and looked out over the bay. We followed a trail down to where the fishermen kept their brightly painted wooden boats, huge oars propped inside. We stopped and chatted with one gentleman who was mending his net in the morning sun. We had lots of questions about the life of fishing in this area of the country. And he was generous with his sharing. It ...
Back to School with 2nd Story Goods
As we head back into this school season (however that looks for you and your family these days) we want to be sure that you are stocked up, and armed for success! We have compiled our ultimate 2nd Story Goods back to school guide for this season, and we are so happy to be sharing it with you! Whether you’re a parent to young kiddos, a teacher ready to see your students, or a college kid looking to set up the perfect dorm room, we’ve got you covered: Parents, don’t you have a WHOLE new appreci...
