A PARENT'S EXAMPLE MATTERS MOST!!!

A parent’s example will have the most powerful impact on a child.  The clichés are true:  Example is not the best teacher, “example is the only teacher,” and Godly values and principles are more “caught (from a parent’s example) than taught to a child.”

Parenting involves “training’ a child to follow a parent’s example in order to incorporate Godly qualities in adult life.  Hence, a parent must never take their example for granted!!! 

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PARENTS STAY POSITIVE IN THE MORNING

In terms of a morning routine, studies have found that your child’s first five minutes need to be positive and upbeat because that often establishes their attitude for the entire day.  Hence, the entire morning strive to avoid the “Cs” of correction, criticism, complaining, and condemnation but especially the first five minutes.

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MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

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FUNDAMENTALS ARE THE PARENTING FOUNDATION!

Parenting fundamentals are the cornerstone of your child’s life building as you seek to lead and guide your child.  Understanding the importance of the four “Rs” will help you establish a strong Parenting Foundation.  Like four legs of a table all four “Rs” – Relationship, Routines, Responsibilities, and Rules - must be stable and solid.  Acceptance, Affection, Attention, and Appreciation are fundamentals connected to the first “R” – Relationship and provide powerful ways to love and encourage your child as well.          

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DISCUSSION GUIDE for SIMPLE HABITS FOR MARITAL HAPPINESS!!!

I am happy to announce that a DISCUSSION GUIDE is now available for individuals, spouses, couples, and small groups.  SIMPLE HABITS FOR MARITAL HAPPINESS and the Discussion Guide will enable you to actually become a “marriage expert.”  To download the FREE Discussion Guide please click the following Crosslink Publishing link:  https://crosslinkpublishing.com/shop/simple-habits-for-marital-happiness/

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THRILLED TO BE ON STAR 88.3 and QUOTED IN WOMEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE!!!

I pray that you and your family are healthy and doing well! 

It was a privilege and pleasure to have a 4-minute interview on “Conversations with Melissa Montana.”

Christian Radio Station STAR 88.3 – Shown below is the link.

https://star883.com/2020/05/13/dr-randy-schroeder-simple-habits-for-marital-happiness/

I was also very happy to be quoted in WOMEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE for the article, “18 Ways To Make A Long-Distance Relationship Work.”  Shown below is the link to the article in WOMEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE. 

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a28069227/how-to-make-long-distance-relationships-work/

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PERSPECTIVE AND HOW WE REACT IS TRULY 90% OF LIFE!!!

I found the article shown below very important for 2020 and significantly beneficial for everyone!

Dr. Randy Schroeder, author of SIMPLE HABITS FOR MARITAL HAPPINESS: Practical Skills And Tools That Build A Strong SATISFYING RELATIONSHIP

IMAGINE YOUR WERE BORN IN 1900

On your 14th birthday, World War I starts, and ends on your 18th birthday. 22 million people perish in that war.

Later in the year, a Spanish Flu epidemic hits the planet and runs until your 20th birthday. 50 million people die from it in those two years. Yes, 50 million.

On your 29th birthday, the Great Depression begins. Unemployment hits 25%, the World GDP drops 27%. That runs until you are 33.

The country nearly collapses along with the world economy.

When you turn 39, World War II starts. You aren’t even over the hill yet. And don’t try to catch your breath. 

On your 41st birthday, the United States is fully pulled into WWII. Between your 39th and 45th birthday, 75 million people perish in the war.

At 50, the Korean War starts. 5 million perish.

At 55 the Vietnam War begins and doesn’t end for 20 years. 4 million people perish in that conflict.

On your 62nd birthday you have the Cuban Missile Crisis, a tipping point in the Cold War. Life on our planet, as we know it, should have ended. Great leaders prevented that from happening.

When you turn 75, the Vietnam War finally ends.

Think of everyone on the planet born in 1900. 

How do you survive all of that?

When you were a kid in 1985 and didn’t think your 85 year old grandparent understood how hard school was.

And how mean that kid in your class was.  Grandparents surely couldn’t understand your hardships!  

Yet those born in 1900 survived through everything listed above and more, since during parts of their lives there were no treatments or cures for bacterial infections, polio, diabetes and cancer, among other diseases.  

And unlike today, during the Spanish Flu pandemic for example, the rapid development of sophisticated diagnostic tests, treatments and a vaccine were unthinkable.  

Perspective is an amazing art, refined as time goes on, and enlightening like you wouldn’t believe. 

Let’s try and keep things in perspective.

——Author unknown

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ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP GOAL FOR EVERYONE!!!

Even during a crisis, "there is a time for everything," including time each day for both maintaining and strengthening relationships through positive words and actions.

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Fifteen Ways To Be Mentally Strong During This Virus Challenge

Fifteen Ways To Be Mentally Strong During This Virus Challenge

1.         START YOUR DAY WITH AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE.  Every morning, whether little or big, find three things you are grateful for in life. 

2.         START YOUR DAY WITH POSITIVE SELF-TALK. Positive self-talk provides self-confidence and energy to enjoy each minute of the day.  A great self-talk statement is, “I can and I will today with everything I do!” 

3.         COMMUNICATE WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE.  Positive individuals have a healthy outlook on life even in the midst of challenges like COVID-19. Positive individuals are encouraging, upbeat and think about possibilities, rarely focusing on negativity.  Plus, positive people will bring out the best in you, not increase stress within you! 

4.         GREAT NEWS! YOU HAVE COPING METHODS FROM PAST CRISES.  Think of past personal or societal crises.  Identify what you thought, said, or did to cope and handle those crises and implement those coping skills and tools today. 

5.         LIFE CAN AND WILL CHANGE VERY QUICKLY.  Nothing lasts forever.  This virus is serious BUT THIS TOO WILL PASS!!!  The clouds always blow by and the sun will shine again! 

6.         DON’T TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE BIG PICTURE.  Life is a video not a photograph.  This challenge will probably last three to four months BUT it is not our life story nor is it the United States life story.  The United States will rebound just like after 9-11 and you will rebound again as well.   

7.         ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR DREAMS AND FOCUS DAILY ON YOUR GOALS.  This virus challenge is only a temporary setback in life so keep setting powerful goals that are achievable.  Daily take small steps toward your minor and major goals!

8.         MAKE SLEEP A PRIORITY.  Attaining enough sleep helps make you mentally tough.  When you are fully rested you are more focused on solutions and also more energized for the day. 

9.         POSITIVE BOOKS, PODCASTS, MUSIC, ETC.  Read or listen to books that can positively impact your mind and listen to podcasts or music that will lift your emotions not drag them down.  Don’t let any negative be planted in your mind!

10.       FREQUENTLY LAUGH.  Perhaps have a laughter night with comedy TV shows or movies.  Laughter is free and removes stress from daily living. 

11.       BE A CAN-DO, TAKE ACTION PERSON. A crisis often creates emotional paralysis.  Action conquers fear!!!  Look this fear or any fear straight in the face and take action today with relationships and activities.  Always stay in the present and focus on what is within your control. 

12.       DON’T BE A NEWS JUNKIE.  Go on a “news fast” for a period of time because news primarily concentrates on various forms of negativity.  In addition, the news often makes you feel the world is headed downhill fast. 

13.       EXERCISE.  The greatest combatant to stress is exercise.  When you exercise do it outside in the fresh air.  Walking outside allows for social distancing and at the same time makes a huge difference in your emotional well-being. 

14.       TAKE A SHOWER EVERY MORNING.  A morning shower seems to wash away negative emotions and can help jumpstart your day.  A “splash” of cold water to your head at the end of a shower can also provide a positive shock to your mood. 

15.       MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. Always remember, life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react.  TODAY YOU CAN AND YOU WILL HAVE POSITIVE REACTIONS TO THIS CHALLENGE!!!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I want to wish you and your families an enjoyable Merry Christmas!  May almighty God richly bless you and your relationships throughout 2020!

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COPE WITH HOLIDAY STRESS

This is a repeat from December 2018. For Christians, celebrating Christ’s birth can be a time of great joy.  However the holidays can also be a time of stress, sadness, and even depressing at times.  Some people may be experiencing financial difficulties, grieving the loss of a loved one, missing a military member, in the midst of a divorce, feeling lonely, going through family struggles, etc.  Battle the holiday blues through the 12 ways shown below.

1.         Pray daily.  Thank God for His many blessings, pray for those who are ill, pray for the leaders of our nation, pray for family and friends, and just simply have regular prayer for the needs of others. 

2.         Make sleep a priority.  Get plenty of sleep each night in order to have energy for each day.

3.         Eliminate the news.  Most news is negative and can create feelings of hopelessness and helplessness.  Cut out the news for a healthy period of time.

 4.         Always have a lot of light.  Light combats the darkness of depression.  Increase the wattage of lights, open the curtains, etc. but do whatever it takes to be in the light.

5.         Take time to unwind. Being busy much of the time is not healthy.  Find quiet alone time for yourself and with those who mean the most to you.

6.         Respect your Christmas budget.  Overspending can be stressful and can quickly take the joy out of life.

7.         Write a thank you note.  Express written appreciation to someone who influenced you, helped you in the past, been an encouragement, an excellent role model, etc.

8.         Watch a comedy.  The holidays have enough drama so avoid “downer” shows.  Take time to watch a comedy television program or movie, a feel-good Christmas film, etc.

9.         Remember to Exercise and Eat healthy.  The blues can lead to not eating, overeating, and emotional paralysis to do nothing but sit or stay in bed.  Have a well-balanced diet and eat three meals a day.  Exercise for ten minutes three to four times per week. 

10.       Sing Christmas songs out loud.  It is literally true that we are happy when we sing.  So we can actually sing aloud to become happy. 

11.       Associate with positive people.  Like attracts like. If you hang around critical, negative, or complaining individuals, you will sponge up those emotions and develop that attitude.  Hence, you want to associate with encouraging, positive, optimistic, and upbeat people to combat the blues. 

12.       Give meaningful gifts.  The very best gifts are absolutely not financial!  When we give even small gifts to others we lift our mood.  Give significant yet simple gifts like: your time, praise, a smile, a hug, a thankful heart, a listening ear, a zestful or fun spirit, etc. 

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