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Verbal Ability in Boys
There are two hemispheres in the brain—the right and the left—and female brains appear to have more cross-talk between those two sides, which may...

Technology Creates a Hunger for Nonstop Activity
A big reason why human beings are drawn to technology is that it stimulates and activates our brains in a way few other things...

Do Your Wants Masquerade As Needs?
Who hasn’t viewed an irate toddler in a store, yelling at the top of his tiny lungs, demanding the object of his heart’s desire?...

The Need for Control in Dependent People
Somebody upstairs thought it was a good idea for Randy to show the new guy around the plant. As if Randy had the time...

Boys Relate to the World Through Motion
One study says that male brains are designed to connect perception and coordinated action, while female brains are designed to communicate between analytical and...

Remember A Spirit of Kindness in Our Quest for Strength
There’s something important in our quest for strength and courage, and that’s a spirit of kindness. Too often we teach our children the verse,...

Little Boys Versus Little Girls: The Pendulum of Separation
Given my line of work, I see the relational damage done by distinct, detached fathers. I see the physical damage done by abusive, violent...

Is Your Child a Visual, Auditory or Kinesthetic Learner?
Each child has a way of learning which resonates with them. What type is your child? Understanding how your child processes information (and even...

Taking a Multivitamin and Omega-3s
People today have pretty stressful lives. I know I do, with the demands of running The Center, writing and speaking, commitments to my faith...

Bind Your Happiness to God’s Approval
Over and over again, I have heard the anguished cry of someone saying to me, "But it's not fair!" Often I cannot offer them...