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More great parenting advice from Parenting Expert and Guru, Michele Borba! Don't forget to order her BIG BOOK of Parenting Solutions . By Michele Borba How to Choose Your Family Values & Become a More Intentional Parent REALITY CHECK: Parents don’t raise moral kids by accident. They know what they stand for and pass those values onto their children deliberately and purposefully. So here’s your Reality Check: If you sat your child down right now and asked: “What do we stand for in this house? or What values matter most to our family?” would your child be able to answer? If not, it just means you’re not tuning up your values strong enough so your child adopts them for his own moral core. Suppose you were allowed just one wish for your children and just suppose your wish would be granted. Here is the rule: The wish must be something you personally can control (so it can’t things like your child’s health, financial status, or longevity). It must also be something you can inspire o...

Family Intel - Intelligent Solutions for Busy Families Wow - who can't relate to this today? What they do: The challenges and pressures parents face in today’s fast-paced world are far different from those just a generation ago. According to Pew Research Center, the majority of people say parents today have a tougher job than parents 20 years ago. Family life has changed. Fortunately, families are not forced to tackle these responsibilities unprepared and hope for the best. Respected authors continually publish books that provide insights on managing the daily efforts to raise children and strengthen families. However, no single book covers all the issues or solves all the problems associated with parenting and marriage. In addition, super-busy families with hectic schedules, long work hours, and school and sports activities are left with little -- if any -- time to sort through the vast and overwhelming options, let alone read them all. FamilyIntel equips busy families with pra...