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Sitecore RSS module: Sitecore.Modules.RSS, Version=1.2.1.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null Dealing with an overweight child takes an extra measure of patience and sensitivity. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100315.mp3 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100315.mp3 Keeping kids busy while you shop for groceries is an ongoing battle. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100311.mp3 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100311.mp3 Far too many people jump into a new relationship shortly after a divorce. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100310.mp3 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100310.mp3 Romance is a wonderful thing — but is it ever appropriate at the office? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100309.mp3 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100309.mp3 Most babies go through a phase of flinging food. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100308.mp3 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100308.mp3 It’s hard to find time to stay fit when you’ve got toddlers under foot. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100305.mp3 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100305.mp3 “Huffing” is the term for purposely inhaling fumes from solvents or aerosols to get high. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100304.mp3 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100304.mp3 The informality of our American culture has, in recent years, given way to a major lack of respect. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100303.mp3 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100303.mp3 Explaining death to children is one of the greatest difficulties of parenting. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100302.mp3 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100302.mp3 What’s the first step in developing a divorce-proof marriage? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100301.mp3 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100301.mp3 You say you’ve fallen out of love with your spouse? There’s an easy solution. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100226.mp3 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100226.mp3 Bedtime means lights out and eyes closed. So who gets them to sleep once they’re riled up? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100225.mp3 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100225.mp3 We are to be good stewards of our time and money, but our responsibilities don’t stop there. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100224.mp3 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100224.mp3 There are ways to make extra money without taking an outside job. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100223.mp3 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100223.mp3 If parents could pick their children’s careers, we’d have a world filled with doctors and lawyers. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100222.mp3 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100222.mp3 Having an optimistic outlook on life can have positive benefits on your health. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100219.mp3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100219.mp3 What do you do with a daughter who would rather be climbing trees than playing with dolls? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100218.mp3 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100218.mp3 No amount of success is worth risking the health of your family. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100217.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100217.mp3 What is it about your spouse that you love the most? Why not let them know? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100216.mp3 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100216.mp3 It takes a special kind of person to become an effective stepparent. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100215.mp3 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100215.mp3 How do you keep romance alive in a marriage? Or, how do you revive it if it’s died completely? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100212.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100212.mp3 It’s good for kids to have pets, but they can be a lot more work than you bargained for. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100211.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100211.mp3 Is your marriage suffering from a lack of passion? Is it time to increase the romance quotient? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100210.mp3 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100210.mp3 Getting that “healthy glow” on the tanning bed can be hazardous to your health.  http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100209.mp3 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100209.mp3 Everyone THINKS they have a sense of humor, but some people really don’t. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100208.mp3 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100208.mp3 Great families are easy to recognize. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100205.mp3 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100205.mp3 One of the most shocking things a parent could hear their child say is “I wish I was dead.” http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100204.mp3 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100204.mp3 It’s never easy to forgive someone who has hurt you, especially a family member. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100203.mp3 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100203.mp3 Phone solicitors can be persistent, but try dealing with a stubborn 3-year-old who wants a cookie. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100202.mp3 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100202.mp3 The best thing about your love story is that it is unique and destined to be a family classic. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100201.mp3 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100201.mp3 You’ve just been offered a new job with higher pay and better benefits. So should you take it? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100129.mp3 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100129.mp3 Teen love often doesn’t survive teen marriage. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100128.mp3 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100128.mp3 Healthy dating advice for the parents of teens. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100127.mp3 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100127.mp3 Some kids are so inquisitive and nosey that it can drive you crazy. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100126.mp3 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100126.mp3 It’s important to plan ahead in case an emergency catches you by surprise. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100125.mp3 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100125.mp3 It sets a bad precedent when kids use crying to get their way -- and parents let them. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100122.mp3 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100122.mp3 Not everyone can be a social butterfly, but talking with others is a skill that all of us can learn. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100121.mp3 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100121.mp3 So what do you want to be when you grow up? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100120.mp3 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100120.mp3 Recent studies reveal both good news and bad news in the fight against drug abuse. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100119.mp3 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100119.mp3 Deep unity in marriage can take years to develop. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100118.mp3 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100118.mp3 Much to the chagrin of teens everywhere, puberty often brings with it a new kind of curse: acne. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100115.mp3 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100115.mp3 Discipline can be especially hard on blended families. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100114.mp3 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100114.mp3 When a child's fears are irrational or unusual there’s almost always a hidden reason behind it. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100113.mp3 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100113.mp3 When a marriage ends, the impact on other relationships within the family can last for years.  http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100112.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100112.mp3 There’s a lot more behind the pursuit of fame than just getting those 15 minutes. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100111.mp3 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100111.mp3 What causes a child to be obedient and respectful at school but rude and disruptive at home? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100108.mp3 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100108.mp3 Today’s adult-targeted entertainment doesn’t pander only to adults. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100107.mp3 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100107.mp3 Husbands need respect from their wives ... but exactly what does that mean? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100106.mp3 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100106.mp3 Moms admit that housework is often the first casualty when keeping up with a busy schedule.  http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100105.mp3 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100105.mp3 It’s fun to give kids special rewards when they do something kind. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100104.mp3 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100104.mp3 Have dreams and visions -- especially when it comes to your marriage. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100101.mp3 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2010/1_jan_feb_march/fmdb_20100101.mp3 Kids aren’t the only ones who get crabby when they’re tired. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091231.mp3 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091231.mp3 Dads are the number one influence in preventing their kids from pursuing risky sexual behavior. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091230.mp3 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091230.mp3 How is a parent like an archer? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091229.mp3 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091229.mp3 Changing your focus — one simple way to strengthen your marriage. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091228.mp3 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091228.mp3 Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your kids? How about teaching them the joy of giving? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091224.mp3 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091224.mp3 Sometimes you have to be a little sneaky to get your kids to eat the right kids of foods. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091223.mp3 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091223.mp3 Patience is not only a virtue; it’s a practical skill to keep your marriage going strong. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091222.mp3 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091222.mp3 There are some parents who believe that “quality time” is more important than “quantity time.” http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091221.mp3 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091221.mp3 Before giving your baby any toys, your primary concern should be safety. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091218.mp3 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091218.mp3 Looking for the perfect gift for your child’s teacher? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091217.mp3 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091217.mp3 It’s hard to keep a marriage strong when most of your communication is through email. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091216.mp3 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091216.mp3 Ever feel like throwing your kids’ video game system out the window? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091215.mp3 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091215.mp3 What do you do when your best friend’s kids drive you crazy? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091211.mp3 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091211.mp3 If you’re a newlywed, I have a question for you: have you made your holiday plans yet? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091210.mp3 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091210.mp3 Celebrity suicides demonstrate that fame doesn’t make one immune to pain. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091209.mp3 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091209.mp3 With all the distractions in the workplace these days, it’s a wonder anybody gets their job done. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091208.mp3 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091208.mp3 There’s a difference between parenting teens and mentoring them. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091207.mp3 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091207.mp3 Meltdowns are inevitable in any family. The trick is learning to keep them to a minimum. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091204.mp3 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091204.mp3 Even with all the happiness and wonder Christmas can be the most stressful time of the year. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091203.mp3 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091203.mp3 To kids, even a cheerful bedroom can feel like a dark cavern filled with shadows and noises. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091202.mp3 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091202.mp3 Compliment your spouse often and keep criticism to a bare minimum. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091201.mp3 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091201.mp3 Binge drinking is dangerous no matter who you are, but it’s especially harmful to teens. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091130.mp3 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091130.mp3 Have you considered celebrating Thanksgiving more than once a year? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091127.mp3 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091127.mp3 Thanksgiving is here and you’ve got a boat load of kids coming to YOUR house. Now what? http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091126.mp3 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091126.mp3 Pursuing an illusion of happiness will only result in a counterfeit culture full of unhappy people. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091125.mp3 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091125.mp3 When adopting a child with an abusive past, be prepared to face some unique challenges. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091124.mp3 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091124.mp3 How you argue with your spouse says a lot about whether or not your marriage will last. http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091123.mp3 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://fotf.cdnetworks.net/fotf/mp3/family_minute_with_bill_maier/fmdb_2009/4_oct_nov_dec/fmdb_20091123.mp3 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 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