Your child learns how to be treated by watching you.

This article is still generating interest as the Battleford's News Optimist has published it online (...again).

Read it in it's entirety on the Battleford's News Optimist website, or at Essential Fathers or Notes on Parenting.

Would you rather smoke 15 cigarettes or have a close friend?

A new study shows that close friends are better for your health than exercise!  In other words, if you didn't have any close friends, or you are a self diagnosed "hermit", you might as well be having 15 smokes a day.

For more information, read this news article on KSL.

Etiquette Lessons Adults Can Learn From Kids

There are four lessons adults can learn from children.  Particularly in the work-place.

1. It's polite to say "please" and "thank you"
2. It's not nice to interrupt
3. Phone conversations should be private
4. It's not nice to swear

For more information on these lessons, please visit John Tesh's website.

Making Wedding Anniversaries Meaningful

Self and Relationship Expert talks about making wedding anniversaries more meaningful.



To get more information, please visit Julie Hanks website.

Gearing Up For Kindergarten

It's almost that time. Back To School! However, it can be extremely difficult for parents launching their kids into kindergarten.

North Dakota State University Extension has a new school readiness program called "Gearing up for Kindergarten." This video describes the program and shows all the fun and education that parents and children can have together while preparing for school.

Thanks to NCFR for the link

How Can I Best Help My Husband Overcome Pornography?

Dr. Elia Gourgouris, a nationally known relationship expert in the USA, wrote a two part answer to a question he received from a reader.

Dear Dr. Elia,

I've read several of your articles on internet addiction, and it sounds like you've also worked with spouses of addicts. I'm sure I'm not alone in asking you this, but how can I help my husband who struggles with a pornography addiction? I've talked to a lot of women who are in a similar position, but we often disagree as to what's the best approach. I know it's not my problem, but it does affect my (and my children's) lives in many ways. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

You can read his responses here (for part one) and here (for part two).

Get Your Kids To Purchase TV Time By Reading

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You are probably noticing that your kids who were in school, are now around a lot more.  They may even be getting on your nerves.  You may even be wishing to do this:

However, there are some other things you can get your kids to do during the summer holidays, one that they may be doing very little of. Reading.

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Read the entire post on Notes on Parenting or Essential Fathers.