A Message of Heart and Hope, Part One

By Caron B. Goode

Saturday, January 28th, I had the privilege to watch the premier screening of a new film called The Indigo Revolution which was sponsored by CosmiKids and Children of the New Earth Magazine. Thrills and chills ran through me as I watched the story unfold yet another time of children born from 1980’s forward and who exhibit in their early years a connection to the wisdom of the universe, or God. Parents, educators, doctors, philosophers and the children themselves shared their stories of knowing of their previous lives, direct inspiration to paint haunting images, or telepathic communication. Read on...

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Where Did Your Energy Go?

By Lori Radun

The most common complaint of mothers today is that they are tired. Being a mom is hard work. I love Dr. Phil. He always says, “Being a stay at home mom is like having two full time jobs.” Following that logic, moms who work from home actually have three full-time jobs. It’s exhausting just thinking about it. While we obviously need to conserve our energy, it is difficult when we are confronted with constant energy drainers. This month I am going to address those things in life that steal energy.
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What Do They Call You?

By Karen Robbins

“Gamma! Gampapa!” cries two and a half year old Kotomi, when she throws open the front door to welcome us with squeals of joy.

The exclamations are a little different at the door of Tyler and Danielle’s house. Tyler, age 4, yells, “Grandma Robbins! Grandpa Robbins!” It’s obviously important for him to identify which set of grandparents we are.

Danielle, his 2 ½ year old sister, jumps up and down and shouts with glee, “Gandma! Gandpa!” I’m just happy to hear the excitement in their little voices. I don’t care so much what they call us. Read on...

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How Do You Get Attention?

By Lloyd J. Thomas

Children fail to thrive without attention. Parental attention is the most powerful tool a parent has for developing a child into a mature human being. Without attention, children fail to thrive. With no attention, children die. We never outgrow our need for attention from others. It remains a lifetime human need. Read On...

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Teaching Kids to Care

By Tracy Chait

Philanthropy is a big word for a nine year old. It might seem like an even bigger concept, to parents and children alike. Recent national tragedies, however, have provided an acute time of need for many people, as well as the opportunity to introduce children to the importance of giving. Philanthropy, at its heart, is about more than dollars and cents. (It actually derives from the Greek humane.) Children can understand, through simple acts, that donations of time or companionship may mean the most. “The key for inspiring children to think philanthropically is to plug into something personal that the child is passionate about,” advises Lisa Parker, mother of two and President of the Lawrence Welk Family Foundation. Read on...