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Our five most recently featured articles:

Three Things That Simply Must Be Done
As so many of us spend the late summer and early fall getting our kids back into a school routine, we should be mindful of health, academics, and hygiene, of course. Too often, however, even conscientious parents and caring adults sometimes overlook preparing their children to go back to school safe from abuse by any person who might seek to harm them. Like most of you, I shudder even considering the possibility.

Not So Ordinary Time
For many of us the summer season is all too short. We all relish the longer days of sunshine, the warmer weather, and the time off from work and school. Lighter schedules seem to prevail as our ordinary routines are set aside for outdoor activities, rest, and relaxation. During he lazy, hazy days of summer we recall fond memories of days past at the ocean, lakes, pools, and lawn sprinklers. It is an extraordinary time that many of us look forward to each year.

Playground Safety
Approximately 170,000 children, under the age of 15 are treated for playground related injuries each year. Many of these injuries could have been avoided if better care were taken in designing and maintaining playgrounds and their equipment.

Does it really make a difference?
Have you ever wondered whether all this activity by the bishops is making any difference for children and young people? Are we doing a better job of creating safe environments? How about our opinion of the Church and the bishops, has implementing the program impacted those? What do people think about this effort?

Healing and Forgiveness
In February 2004, I wrote an article on forgiveness that appeared on this web site. It drew many favorable comments, but there were a few emails from victims, survivors, and thrivers who wanted clarification. Their questions and concerns raised the idea of the contribution made by those who are being asked, and often times challenged, to forgive. I am very troubled as I search for answers to their questions about forgiveness...

What is your opinion?
Which topic do you think should be the most strongly emphasized to children as they prepare for a new school year?
Homework rules
 
Bathroom safety
 
Not to talk to strangers on the way to or from school
 
Transportation Safety
 
None of the above




Last Week's Poll   
Have you taken a summer vacation this year?
Yes
 
59.24%
No
 
40.76%

Total Votes: 3567

 

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