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Sitecore RSS module: Sitecore.Modules.RSS, Version=1.2.1.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null During this economic downturn, money problems can put added stress on marriage relationships. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091120.mp3 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091120.mp3 Harsh words from a critical parent can affect us for a lifetime. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091119.mp3 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091119.mp3 Dating is often a hot button for dads with daughters. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091118.mp3 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091118.mp3 Over half a million children in the U.S. are in foster care. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091117.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091117.mp3 Intelligence isn’t the only quality potential employers notice. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091116.mp3 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091116.mp3 The first step in understanding forgiveness is learning what it is and isn’t. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091113.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091113.mp3 There’s a lot you can do to influence your child’s personality but not much to mold it. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091112.mp3 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091112.mp3 “Commitment” isn’t a popular word in our culture, but when it comes to marriage it should be. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091111.mp3 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091111.mp3 Adoption can be an exciting process, but it can also bring a lot of uncertainty. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091110.mp3 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091110.mp3 Is your parenting characterized by a balance between love and limits? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091109.mp3 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091109.mp3 If your teen is isolating himself, he might be trying to tell you something. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091106.mp3 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091106.mp3 Sometimes the weather forces you to stay indoors but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091027.mp3 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:45:05 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091027.mp3 Wwhat about all those items cluttering up your closets? There are ways to put them to good use. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091026.mp3 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:44:41 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091026.mp3 There’s a reason that young kids love music: it's soothing to their ears and great for their soul. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091020.mp3 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:44:02 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091020.mp3 Looking for a simple way to teach basic social skills to your kids? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091019.mp3 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:43:39 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091019.mp3 Is it ever okay to yell at your kids? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091013.mp3 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:42:41 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091013.mp3 Weathering the hard times can strengthen your relationship. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091012.mp3 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:40:32 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091012.mp3 Growing up in an alcoholic home can impact your life in many ways you may not even realize. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091105.mp3 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091105.mp3 The truth is, as well as you know your child, you’ll always be a little bit biased. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091104.mp3 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091104.mp3 When considering adoption, make sure you go into the process with your eyes wide open. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091103.mp3 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091103.mp3 Can too much time with your friends negatively impact your marriage? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091102.mp3 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091102.mp3 What is it about scary movies that fascinates kids? A steady diet of horror is NOT harmless. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091030.mp3 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091030.mp3 The fun of homeschooling your kids is the freedom it gives you to try new and exciting things. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091029.mp3 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091029.mp3 Communication is the lifeblood of a good marriage. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091028.mp3 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091028.mp3 We may have the ability to sit quietly when we’re bored but some toddlers are wired to wiggle. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091023.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091023.mp3 Dating is scary, but it’s nothing compared to the anxiety of dating if you’re a widow or widower. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091022.mp3 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091022.mp3 Kids learn to respect their parents but respect is a two-way street. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091021.mp3 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091021.mp3 Learn to decipher what your child’s teacher is trying to say. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091016.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091016.mp3 Babies love their baths, but bath time can be dangerous if you’re not careful. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091015.mp3 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091015.mp3 The “World Wide Web” is a great tool, but it can easily lead to “World Wide Worries.” http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091014.mp3 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091014.mp3 Even young kids can be taught to keep their rooms clean. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091009.mp3 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091009.mp3 Don’t be a hermit just because you have a new baby. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091006.mp3 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:26:08 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091006.mp3 Some kids are simply wired to compete. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091008.mp3 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091008.mp3 Here's an idea for a great date night out with your spouse. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091007.mp3 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091007.mp3 Many children today are exposed to thousands of television commercials each month. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091005.mp3 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:41:48 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091005.mp3 Here's something creative to do with your spouse on date nights. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091001.mp3 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:19:27 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091001.mp3 It’s hard to turn away a lonely three-year-old when they come into your room at night. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091002.mp3 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:19:12 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091002.mp3 A brisk walk around the block can also be good for your marriage! http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090930.mp3 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090930.mp3 Do you know if your child is having trouble making friends in grade school? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090929.mp3 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090929.mp3 Encourage your kids to dream big and to articulate their goals. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090928.mp3 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090928.mp3 Pre-schoolers are known for making some pretty interesting fashion choices. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090925.mp3 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090925.mp3 Credit card companies are targeting teenagers with their advertising campaigns. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090923.mp3 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090923.mp3 Many married couples don't see counseling as a tool to strengthen their relationship. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090922.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090922.mp3 Kids must learn the world doesn’t revolve around them and the place to teach them is at home. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090921.mp3 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090921.mp3 Do half of all marriages really end in divorce? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090918.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090918.mp3 There’s nothing quite a cute and cuddly as a two-year-old -- at least until they start to scream. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090917.mp3 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090917.mp3 The best way to raise kids who love learning is to make studying a family affair. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090916.mp3 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090916.mp3 Teens today are obsessed with weight and body image -- comparing themselves to others. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090915.mp3 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090915.mp3 Once toddlers start to walk it’s hard to keep them from running off. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090914.mp3 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090914.mp3 Raising a chronic underachiever can be a challenge. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090911.mp3 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090911.mp3 It is finally here … the time has come for chips, dips and football season! http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090910.mp3 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090910.mp3 Any time a teen talks about taking their own life, parents need to take it seriously. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090909.mp3 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090909.mp3 Make sure your kitchen is safe for both babies and toddlers. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090908.mp3 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090908.mp3 No career is worth risking your kids’ future. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090907.mp3 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090907.mp3 When you feel like lecturing your teenager, why not stop and ask them a few questions instead? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090904.mp3 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090904.mp3 Visual learners tend to associate pictures with words or concepts they are being taught. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090903.mp3 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090903.mp3 We live in a culture that places extreme value on a perfect image -- and that can be unhealthy. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090902.mp3 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090902.mp3 Your kids need more of you, not more “stuff.” http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090901.mp3 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090901.mp3 The uninvolved parent is usually too busy or distracted to bother with their child’s education. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090831.mp3 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090831.mp3 How do you get your teenager to read? The same way you did when they were kids. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090828.mp3 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090828.mp3 Most kids take backpacks to school but an overloaded backpack can become a pain in the neck. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090827.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090827.mp3 If you’re a parent of one child you may have heard some of the stereotypes about only children. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090826.mp3 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090826.mp3 When a man loves a woman, his life literally changes for the better. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090825.mp3 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090825.mp3 So what’s the first thing a pet does when he gets lost? He looks for a kid to follow home. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090824.mp3 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090824.mp3 True self-confidence develops from a feeling of competence and accomplishment. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090821.mp3 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090821.mp3 Depression is a very serious illness that, left untreated, can destroy a marriage. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090820.mp3 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090820.mp3 What we learn depends a lot on how we learn. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090819.mp3 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090819.mp3 Abraham Lincoln foresaw a nation and culture that didn’t understand the depth of sacrifice. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090818.mp3 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090818.mp3 No one every said parenting was easy, but two simple rules can make it a bit less complicated. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090817.mp3 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090817.mp3 When you seek the best for your spouse, you often find the best for yourself. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090814.mp3 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090814.mp3 Walking is not only the simplest form of exercise; it’s also one of the most effective. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090813.mp3 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090813.mp3 Unless we change the thought patterns behind negative feelings, we’ll stay in an emotional rut. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090812.mp3 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090812.mp3 Sometimes trying to talk to a teenager is like trying to carry on a conversation with a monkey. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090811.mp3 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090811.mp3 Kids who learn their numbers and letters before kindergarten can stay ahead of the class. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090810.mp3 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090810.mp3 Adults learn by doing — and babies are no different! http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090807.mp3 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090807.mp3 Adolescence is a tough time for teens and parents alike. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090806.mp3 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090806.mp3 Changing schools can be a big decision for parents. But it’s a huge adjustment for kids. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090805.mp3 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090805.mp3 How do you find a good physician for your family? Understand the doctor/patient relationship. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090804.mp3 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090804.mp3 A lack of respect in marriage can lead to big problems. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090803.mp3 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090803.mp3 Would you let your car go without maintenance? Why not give your marriage the same attention? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090731.mp3 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090731.mp3 Between school, career and household chores family time is getting harder and harder to find. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090730.mp3 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090730.mp3 80 characters or less. No paragraph html. <p> or </p> http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_2009MMDD.mp3 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:01:02 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_2009MMDD.mp3 Every year millions of people become victims of identity theft. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090729.mp3 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090729.mp3 Girls today are under unprecedented levels of stress, and it’s showing. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090728.mp3 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090728.mp3 If you’ve got a baby at home do you know what to do if he comes down with a fever? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090727.mp3 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090727.mp3 Childhood obesity is a national crisis. But it doesn’t have to be one in your own household. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090724.mp3 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090724.mp3 Today there’s a new kind of cheating going on. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090723.mp3 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090723.mp3 There are better ways to teach toddlers to obey than just saying “no” all the time. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090721.mp3 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090721.mp3 One of the best ways to monitor your child’s social networking activity is to get things in writing. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090720.mp3 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090720.mp3 Do you know if your child is being a good friend? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090717.mp3 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:23:17 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090717.mp3 Prime time commercials are almost as provocative as the television programs they sponsor. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090716.mp3 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:50:02 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090716.mp3 A sudden change in a teen’s behavior can be a distress signal for parents. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090715.mp3 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090715.mp3 The strongest marriages don’t rely on infatuation, or even love to keep them strong. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090714.mp3 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090714.mp3 Nearly 60% of today’s kids keep nagging their parents, even after they’ve said “no.” http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090713.mp3 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090713.mp3 Testing for allergies often isn’t an exact science. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090710.mp3 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090710.mp3 Being popular may have its perks, but being valued lasts forever. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090709.mp3 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090709.mp3 Instead of heading to the pet store why not rescue an animal that needs a good home? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090708.mp3 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090708.mp3 Even young toddlers need to be taught responsibility and independence. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090707.mp3 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090707.mp3 It’s a fact that couples who play together tend to stay together. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090706.mp3 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090706.mp3 Our founding fathers worked tirelessly to create a fair, balanced and functional government. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090703.mp3 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/3_july_aug_sept/fmdb_20090703.mp3