Family of Cut Yorktown Cheerleaders Files Legal Complaint
- FOX Houston
A letter from the firm to the district, dated July 5, states, "On behalf of our clients, this firm has filed a complaint against Yorktown I.S.D. and several administrators at Yorktown High School regarding unfair, and what we believe are unconstitutional, practices regarding the selection of cheerleaders. ..."

Complaining To Friends Increases Girls' Misery
- ABC News
Girls who dish to their friends about their problems may actually be increasing their misery by doing so.

The Marriage Is Over, but What About Fido?
- ABC News
"It does not come up frequently, but when it does, it's a big time issue," said Gary Skoloff, a New Jersey family law attorney and the former chairman of the family law section of the American Bar Association. "People are willing to litigate the custody of their pet to the end. It becomes almost like fighting over the custody of a child."

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February 9, 2007

Bashes for little darlings get bigger and bigger -
USA Today

Prompted by the recent trend of over-the-top, extravagant birthday celebrations, some parents have banded together to form "Birthdays Without Pressure". What are lavish children's parties all about?

• What is the purpose of a birthday party? Why do you believe so many birthday celebrations have gone "extreme"? Do excessive parties truly honor the birthday boy or girl, or are they more about the host?
  
  
• What do you expect from a birthday party? Do you compare your parties to others you've attended? Why or why not?
  
  
• Do you feel lavish birthday parties are just a family privilege, or are they part of your birthday gift?   How can extreme celebrations affect our friends and relatives?
  
  
• See 1 John 4: 7-12 and Philippians 2:3-5.  What motive should be behind everything we give or do?  Think of Christ's amazing gift to us--what was it?  How was it given?
  
  
• What is the best celebration you've ever been to?  What made it so special?
  

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Raising Kids For True Greatness

You want only the best for your kids. And you want them to be successful. Sure, there’s nothing wrong with that. But what if there was something more? Could your definition of success be leaving out the most important part?

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How do you define success for your child? “Graduates from a prestigious college.” “Nabs a high-paying job.” “Settles down with a nice family.” Sounds good. But what if you got it all wrong?

What about greatness? Where does it fit in? “If you aim your children at anything less than greatness, you’ll set them up to miss the whole point of their lives,” says author Tim Kimmel. In Raising Kids for True Greatness, Kimmel turns the definition of success on its head and guides you in preparing your child for a life that will easily eclipse the goals of those who are merely successful. More Info.