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A Dad’s Influence

You have likely heard the question, “Where have all the good men gone?” Perhaps you have even uttered those words yourself. Well, apparently they exist. Just check out their website, “The Good Men Project.” They recently published an article, “25 Failsafe Rules for Dads Raising Daughters.” I forwarded this onto my husband and suggest you do the same, unless you are a dad who happens to be reading this blog. Coming from the perspective of a teen, I want to focus on a couple of these rules. The first is the #1 rule listed: “Tell her she’s pretty, but tell … Continue reading →

Don’t Let The Media Parent Your Children

Sometimes I let Hailey watch too much TV. It’s an easy habit to fall into, especially when you are a single parent and there are so many things to do. You plop your child in front of the television, just for a few minutes so you can get something done and a habit is started. All the media in our children s lives is like another influence in the house. Our children are bombarded with messages and even if we are diligent about what they watch they may still see things that go against our values. Many shows that you … Continue reading →

Less Control and More Influence

In my last blog I addressed the issue of control when your teen becomes an adult…you know, that “official” age of 18. My thoughts stem from a Dr. Phil episode where he said that once a child becomes 18 you can’t control them, you can only influence them. There does come a point in which control is no longer an option. Even if your young adult is still living at home, there may be some things in which you have to let go. However, the issue of influence becomes even bigger when they are out of your home. Some 18-year-olds … Continue reading →

The Influence of Older Siblings on Preschoolers

A preschooler is blessed to have older siblings. A big sister is great for reading bedtime stories, doing hair and laughing. A big brother will play all day outside, let you win, and doesn’t mind if you get dirty. A sweet relationship develops between older and younger siblings. There are trying times, challenges, and disagreements but in the end a bond is formed that cannot be broken. Most big brothers and sisters have no intention of being a poor influence on their younger siblings. Many times what is acceptable and age appropriate for an older sibling is not acceptable or … Continue reading →

The Influence of Music

Have you ever noticed the power of music to influence your moods, attitudes and actions? It’s no wonder experts have discovered music therapy. Last week at church we sang two songs. One was, ‘To live is Christ.’ That song has encouraged me and challenged me throughout this week to look at how I respond to what is happening in my life. Am I responding as Jesus would? Am I showing Christ to the world in the way I speak, the things I say and do? ‘No matter what price I pay, I choose to give this life away.’ Notice it’s … Continue reading →

Young Men and Young Women: Dealing with Media Influences

Today’s youth live in an entirely different world than the one I grew up in. Although I was in the youth program just over a decade ago, I’m amazed at how much things have changed. I started college when the Internet first became big or common. I remember that everyone suddenly had to have a computer with a modem, and then we were connecting with people online. I had someone in my freshman year ward that married someone she met online, and I even went out on a date with someone I met online. (Long story, but someone I knew … Continue reading →

Will Your Home Sell in a Recession? Trends Can Influence a Sale

During a recession, it can be difficult to sell your home for a good price, or even sell your home at all. The reasons a home may sell has to do with a set of complicated factors that come in to play, more so when there is a lot of other homes available and few buyers. If you are trying to make a decision about putting your home on the market, take a few moments to review these various factors. They will help you make a good decision about selling or at least help you be prepared in today’s market. … Continue reading →

RS/EQ: Fortifying Ourselves against Evil Influences

Lesson #10 in the Spencer W. Kimball manual this year was “Fortifying Ourselves against Evil Influences.” What a timely message – I truly believe each of these lessons was inspired for our day. The lesson begins with a quote from President Kimball, in regard to our fight against Satan, which “is not a little skirmish with a half-willed antagonist, but a battle royal with an enemy so powerful, entrenched and organized that we are likely to be vanquished if we are not strong, well-trained, and watchful.” This military-type vocabulary really brought it home to me that, yes, this is a … Continue reading →

Accepting All the Different Influences

When I set out on the road to parenthood, I saw myself as the idyllic mother who would have intense, benevolent influence on her children. They would absorb my ideas and values and I would send them out into the world as all the things I wasn’t. Well, reality is a little bit different. Even in those early infant stages, I had to come to terms with the fact that I was not the only influence on my children… At first, I fought a lot of those outside influences. At least, I saw them as “outside” influences, even though my … Continue reading →

Guarding Your Children Against Negative Media Influences

One of the most important things we can do for our children is to guard them against the influences of the media. As I say this I realize that not all media will have a negative affect on children. In no way am I saying that we should cut our children completely off from the media in general. Yet it is important that we are responsible about what we allow our children to watch, and that we teach them to make responsible choices as they grow older. In all honesty, my husband and I are the most liberal among our … Continue reading →