Growing up in the Baby Boomer generation, practically all of us were very patriotic and remain so to this day.
Growing up in the Baby Boomer generation, practically all of us were very patriotic and remain so to this day.
We are offering classes that teach parents how to use protective factors and resiliency research to build those into their kids' lives. The purpose of these classes is to develop healthier families, which will then also develop healthier kids.
The time leading up to Resurrection Sunday is over. Many gave up bad habits, vices or over-indulgences for Lent.
Deuteronomy 12:31
“When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own mansion, his property is safe.”
Laugh (or laughter) – these words have several definitions. According to Webster’s 7th New Collegiate Dictionary, two definitions I will be referencing are: to find amusement or pleasure in something; and, to be of the kind that inspires joy.
When I was teaching on the west side of Tucson, a lot of the kids had never been on the east side of the freeway. They didn't know what that looked like. That’s why a lot of high schools talk to their students so much about college, to help them dream.
Deuteronomy 12:31
“You shall not worship the Lord your God in that way, for every abominable thing that the Lord hates they have done for their gods, for they even burn their sons and their daughters in the fire to their gods.”
Kids need wisdom and guidance as protective factors if they're going to flourish in their lives. One of those protective factors comes from having solid adults who can be like their rock and mentors can do that.
Governor Ducey welcomed your calls of encouragement last week to sign 3 important bills into law. SB 1165 - save women’s sports, SB 1138 - no gender reassignment surgery under 18 years of age and SB 1164 - no abortion after 15 week gestation are now the law of the land.
An incredibly significant part of helping kids get out of poverty comes through connecting them with somebody who has very similar skill sets, somebody who is flourishing in their life.