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First Principles: The Foundations of National Morality Rests In the Family

“The foundation of national morality must be laid in private families. … In vain are Schools, Academies, and Universities instituted, if loose principles and licentious habits are impressed upon children in their earliest years. … The vices and examples of … Continue reading

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The Perfect Nanny

The Perfect Nanny by Michael Romani She didn’t know how to die Only how to give away death The story revolves as to why Perhaps, it is all she had left The modality of a perfect nanny For two quickly … Continue reading

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First Principles: Let Us Face Trouble That Our Children May Know Peace

“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.” – Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, 1776          

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First Principles: Children Should Be Educated In The Principles of Freedom

“Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom.” –John Adams They aren’t any more.  That’s why so many problems are festering until they reach the surface.  So may of these are based on sheer ignorance of what … Continue reading

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Listen

Listen by Michael Romani Children laugh and play The singing Christmas tree Seems to make their day One complete in their gaiety As life goes on as always In all its snow dusted days There on this Christmas eve Are … Continue reading

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December 6th, 2014

A blast from the past about a magical day spent with my princesses of whom I love more than life and always will.  True blessings they are.. now it’s my job to live up to the trust God has given … Continue reading

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Happy St. Nicholas Day!!

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Thought For the Day: You Do A Child No Favor By Shielding Them From Reality

“I don’t believe in playing down to children, either in life or in motion pictures. I didn’t treat my own youngsters like fragile flowers, and I think no parent should. Children are people, and they should have to reach to … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Children Are The Surest Sign That God Still Loves Mankind

“Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man.” – Rabindranath Tagore, in Stray Birds (1916).          

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First Principles – Our Children Should Be Taught Our History

“Every child in America should be acquainted with his own country. He should read books that furnish him with ideas that will be useful to him in life and practice. As soon as he opens his lips, he should rehearse … Continue reading

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