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    Cinderella and the Barking Pig
    by Dr. Leslie Parrott
    I have always thought the Cinderella story is a little bit lame. Primarily because it describes a young woman whose position in life is to wait — to wait for the prince, to wait for the fairy godmother. She’s just waiting to see if something will happen.

    "She Endured My Wrath"
    by Gary L. Thomas
    I keep thinking of this financially strapped, stressed-out, divorced mom, with a rebellious kid on her hands, her boy (Al Pacino) screaming at her, calling her names, demanding to know why he can't go out and cause trouble late at night like the other boys. But she stayed tough even when he didn't understand her--and she saved her son's life in the process.

    Prepare for a Moment's Notice
    by David Staal
    With horn blasting and headlights flashing I approached the police officer who was directing traffic. We immediately caught his attention. He ran toward us, and I hoped he would arrest me so my wife could ride in a squad car to the hospital.

    Attacking the Roots of Sibling Rivalry, Part 1
    by Dr. Todd Cartmell
    If you wanted your children to hate each other as quickly and deeply as possible, all you would need to do is season your daily conversation with a healthy dose of comparing. Comparing creates a me-against-you mentality.

    Attacking the Roots of Sibling Rivalry, Part 3 of 3
    by Dr. Todd Cartmell
    Children can find almost anything to compete over. Most sibling competition has at its core the desire to reinforce one central message: I AM SPECIAL! We all want to feel special and loved. The problem is that our children often go about it the wrong way.

    Attacking the Roots of Sibling Rivalry, Part 2
    by Dr. Todd Cartmell
    The labels we place on our children are numerous. Labels lead to false conclusions and sibling resentment. You can avoid labeling your children by focusing the power of your words on three things.