Josh Sereria

The Benefits of Cub Scouting As a worldwide brotherhood, Scouting is unique. It is based on the principles of loving and serving God, of human dignity and the rights of individuals, and of recognizing the obligation of members to develop and use their potential. It is a movement dedicated to bringing out the best in people. Cub Scouting doesn't emphasize winning as an end result, but rather the far more demanding task of doing one's best. When Scouting can help nurture courage and kindness and allow boys to play, to laugh, to develop their imaginations, and to express their feelings, then we will have helped them grow. We want boys to become useful and stable individuals who are aware of their own potential. Helping a boy to learn the value of his own worth is the greatest gift we can give him. Cub Scouting Is Fun Boys join Cub Scouting because they want to have fun. For boys, however, fun means a lot more than just having a good time. "Fun" is a boy's code word f...

Christian dating: what are the “NORMAL” stages in dating for Christian singles? CHRISTIAN DATING ARTICLES BY DR. JIM RIVES The media bombards Christian singles with sex and dating built appealing to our fantasies. There is a progression that should take place in building a Christian dating relationship. The following is offered as a short Christian dating guide for Christian singles to consider as they build a Christian dating relationship. (Note: As soon as I say Christian dating guide, every single Christian reading this will think they are an exception and the timing noted does not apply to them. Yes – it does! One of the strangest phenomenons that I have observed is that singles dating behavior is more common than most of us think. I encourage you to not look for the “exception” but where you can build the type Christian dating relationship that will serve you and your partner well for years to come.) FANTASY STAGE 1 – 6 months : 1. There is an attraction to each other and Christi...

How to Deal With Your Child's Temper Tantrums by Brenna E. Lorenz Some children throw tantrums and some never do. Children throw tantrums as a way of expressing anger and frustration. If the behavior is dealt with incorrectly, the child may learn to use tantrums to manipulate people and to gain attention. In dealing with tantrums, the ultimate goal is to teach the child acceptable ways of expressing anger. Surviving the tantrum The most important things to remember when your child is in the throes of a tantrum are: a) Don't punish the child. b) Don't reward the child. c) Stay calm and ignore the behavior to the extent possible. d) Keep the child safe. e) Isolate the child if possible. f) Don't let the disapproval of other people affect your response to the tantrum. When your child throws a tantrum, she is essentially out of control. You must make sure that you stay firmly in control. Punishing the child for throwing a tantrum, by yelling or spanking ...