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Be yourself

All of a sudden this eighth-grader started getting into trouble at school, and his grades took a nose dive. Find out how he turned the situation around.
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To Our Readers

In most of the northern hemisphere, it's back-to-school time.

YOUR LETTERS

I have a friend who heads her own firm.
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items of interest

The two things kids say that help steer them clear [of trouble] are a good relationship with parents and a good relationship with their school," says Lynn McDonald, a psychologist at the University of Wisconsin's School of Education.

Spiritual education for children

The new school year signals a return to "formal education." Book learning isn't the only type of education children need, though. They need spiritual education too. Here's how parents can help their children develop a spiritual framework that will help them make safe, sound choices in their lives.

MY REAL EDUCATION

Up to this point, my adult life has been spent mostly in a college setting—first as a student, and then for a couple of years as a professor.
"To enrich the lives of children and families" is the mission of the youth museum where I work.

It does matter!

When there's conflict on the horizon, it's tempting to sidestep it. But before you do, think about all that you might contribute to a resolution.

Recognize those angels

Angels—we're surrounded by them, thank heaven!

A thank-you note

Ever consider writing a thank-you note to God? This author did.
Don't jump—soar!

"The flame shall not hurt thee"

God never sends destruction. Grasping this fact helped the author keep calm as a forest fire reged along the ridge above her community.
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Living the Olympicspirit—athlete or not

I already had the help I needed from God.

Child recovers from fall

I still love swings.

I had lost all craving for cigarettes.

Protected from injury in fall from bicycle

Singing hymns made me feel close to God and really protected and loved.

Recurring nosebleeds healed

My fears and nervous problems were healed step by step.

Lifelong learning

Learning is an integral part of our daily experience and can't be slowed or stopped by the passage of time.

Of universal stature

Prayer is a spiritual awareness of the infinite presence of God.