by United Families International | Feb 28, 2013 | Child Development, Education, Family, motherhood, Parents, The Family, Values
Maddi Gillel There are 2 parts of the movie “Second Hand Lions” that I want to use as an illustration for this topic. First, the 3 main characters in the movie have purchased some vegetable seeds from a travelling salesman and have planted them. You now see them...
by United Families International | Feb 26, 2013 | Child Development, Divorce, Education, Family, father, Grandparents, Marriage, motherhood, Parental Rights, Parents, Schools, The Family, Values
Rachel Allison I’m going to admit to something that very few people know. During those crazy busy years when my children were at home, I never read the newspaper. I just didn’t have time. Every waking minute I was occupied with feeding, clothing, cleaning, teaching,...
by United Families International | Feb 19, 2013 | Child Development, Education, Family, father, Grandparents, motherhood, Parents, The Family, Values
Rachel Allison I’m visiting my daughter and son-in-law this week in Wisconsin. During the course of our telephone conversation weeks ago, I asked my daughter what her children needed…new nightgowns or skirts? They love Nana’s home-sewn flannel nightgowns and...
by United Families International | Feb 12, 2013 | Family, father, Marriage, motherhood, Parents, The Family, Values
Rachel Allison It’s Valentine’s Week….the week for love and romance. For those of us who are married, it’s also a time that gives special occasion to reflect on the love, appreciation and commitment to our spouse and companion. This week I am especially grateful that...
by United Families International | Feb 6, 2013 | father, motherhood, Parents, working mothers
Becca Carl & Caitlyn Green From the time I was six, both of my parents worked outside the home. The day care I attended took me to school and picked me up every day. When I was there, we played many games and went outside a lot of the time. I remember there was...
by United Families International | Feb 5, 2013 | Child Development, Education, Family, father, Grandparents, Health Care, Media, motherhood, Parents, The Family, Values
Rachel Allison Moms and Dads, do your homework where your children are concerned…I wish I had. My young children spent their summers in southern Colorado surrounded by beautiful ten-thousand foot mountains, and near several streams where they fished for hours most...
