by United Families International | Jan 10, 2012 | Family, Parents, The Family, UFI Blog
Rachel Allison Have you ever heard the phrase, “If you will do for “X” minutes everyday what no one else is willing to do, you will in “X” year(s) be able to do what no one else CAN do? My husband heard this phrase used years ago at a business conference and he used...
by United Families International | Dec 27, 2011 | Family, Grandparents, Parents, The Family, UFI Blog
by Rachel Allison Aren’t we all motivated by the turning of the calendar? December thirty first of each year not only causes many of us to turn our thoughts to the past twelve months, but also to face the next twelve months with hope and resolution to make it a...
by United Families International | Dec 13, 2011 | Family, Grandparents, Parents, The Family, UFI Blog
Rachel Allison Yesterday while visiting with an old friend she started relating the differences between her home which always includes much talking and laughter and chaos; compared with her son-in-law’s family who is very quiet. His family members are found gathering...
by United Families International | Dec 6, 2011 | Cohabitation, Divorce, Family, Marriage, The Family, UFI Blog
by Rachel Allison Nick Shulz, November 30, LA Times Op Ed piece should have been delivered to each of the homes and tents of the Occupy Wall Street supporters. He points out that there is, in fact, inequality in incomes, AND that incomes have grown more unequal. But...
by United Families International | Nov 15, 2011 | Family, father, motherhood, Parents, The Family, UFI Blog, Values
by Rachel Allison Several days ago I was reading an article by Meg Mirshak entitled “Poor Parenting Leads Youth to Violent Crime.” The article printed in the Augusta Chronicle upset me and I’m sure many other readers. Crime cases were cited involving children as...
by United Families International | Nov 2, 2011 | Family, father, Parents, The Family, UFI Blog
Raging hormones, misunderstandings, raised voices, restrictions and curfews come to mind for many when they hear the phrase “teen discipline.” But wouldn’t you rather think of respect, transitioning into adulthood, rational discussions and reasonable behavior? The...
