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Today’s episode of the Raising Good Humans Podcast features chapter 11 of my book, The 5 Principles of Parenting. Having an overall understanding of our baseline goals around discipline and where our kids are developmentally, can help keep us grounded as we meet daily and expected challenges. Below is an excerpt of Chapter 11 that focuses on understanding moral development. I hope you enjoy it, and I’d love to hear about your discipline challenges in my next Ask Me Anything Parent Group for premium subscribers.

The Kansas City Current are an ambitious club, but ambition only goes so far without a genuine plan. The Current have suffered for not having real direction within their squad, with an assortment of World Class players that haven’t always fit together in a coherent attack. The bloat of brilliant attacking minded players will make for some tough decisions… ncG1vNJzZmiskaG4qrrSqJqcnaJjwLau0q2YnKNemLyue89orKeclafAta3NnaCnn12ptaZ5wpqpqKSZo7Juv8momaWnnQ%3D%3D

Everyone wants to prosper. As Christians, there are different promises that have been made to us. But there is one important thing that I have learnt over the years as a Christian. The importance of discipline and work. If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land - Isaiah 1:19 The land already contains good things, there is no scarcity. But you can be living in the land and die from hunger because you don’t know how to access the good of the land.

Are you planning a trip to Mexico? Brace yourself for higher-than-usual expenses! Traveling to Mexico has become more expensive, and even the most affordable destinations now cost more. Whether it's the sun-soaked shores of Cancún, the historical allure of Chichen Itza’s pyramids, or the vibrant tapestry of Mexico City, exploration costs are rising. The question that looms large is, "Why is Mexico suddenly so expensive?" This article explores the reasons behind these expensive travel rates and their impact on tourists and the tourism industry.

We see it every year. A player who doesn’t get drafted yet finds a good rotational role after signing a two-way or grinding for a roster spot via the Exhibit 10 route. We saw it last year with Ricky Council IV (Philadelphia 76ers) and Craig Porter, Jr. (Cleveland Cavaliers) signing standard contracts, ensuring a longer NBA stay. While Orlando Robinson (Miami Heat) ascended to playing a solid rotational role in the playoffs after being undrafted two years ago, it’s pretty sure we see a few candidates in this year’s class.

My first guest storyteller is Rosie Grant, the Los Angeles-based librarian and creator of the viral social media platform Ghostly Archive, on which she chronicles the gravestone recipes she finds around the U.S., most often through crowdsourcing. I had the joy of interviewing her for a piece I wrote for Salon about her project, which she hopes to turn into a cookbook. (You can also follow her incredible work on TikTok and Instagram.

Say what you will about Tony Orlando, the guy can sing like a mofo. A lot of peeps from my generation remember him with Dawn (Telma Hopkins, Joyce Vincent Wilson) and their fun, catchy, chart toppers, “Knock Three Times,” (which l shamelessly adore), “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You),” the unfortunately titled “Candida,” and a song I admit I’m long sick of, “Tie A Yellow Ribbon (Round the Old Oak Tree).

A few months ago I cited a 2018 Pew Research Center survey that found about three-quarters of the general public was unaware of the economic struggles of local news organizations. I didn't include myself in this category. However, I was completely surprised on September 6 when I heard a 5 p.m. KCCI newscast alert listeners to stay tuned for a story interview with two Dayton, Iowa, women who were stepping up to save the local newspaper.

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