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Micheal Menard Buy The Book Blogs Embracing Gratitude Posted September 6, 2024 4:27 pm Facebook Twitter Youtube An Excerpt from “The Kite That Couldn’t Fly: and Other May Avenue Stories” by Michael J. Menard “We Have a Lightbulb!” “Gratitude is one of the strongest and most transformative states of being. It shifts your perspective from

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Micheal Menard Buy The Book Blogs Reflections from “The Kite That Couldn’t Fly” Posted August 2, 2024 5:44 pm Facebook Twitter Youtube Age of Accountability Reflecting on moral responsibility in children, biblical teachings like Isaiah 7:15 hint at an “age of accountability,” although it doesn’t specify an exact age. In the US legal system, this

Micheal Menard Buy The Book Blogs Reflection on “The Kite That Couldn’t Fly” Story Posted July 26, 2024 5:29 pm Facebook Twitter Youtube The Gift of a Mother’s Love Reflecting on the story from “The Kite That Couldn’t Fly,” the act of my mom deciding to build a kite for me stands out as a significant gift.

Micheal Menard Buy The Book Blogs What Can Families Do to Help Their Children in the Event of Traumatic Experiences? Posted July 19, 2024 4:58 pm Facebook Twitter Youtube Understanding Childhood Trauma Childhood trauma can have a significant impact on a child’s development and well-being. Often, these traumatic experiences are caused by family members, especially parents

Micheal Menard Buy The Book Blogs If Someone Has Experienced Trauma During Childhood, What Can They Do Now? Posted July 12, 2024 12:00 am Facebook Twitter Youtube Understanding Childhood Trauma Childhood trauma encompasses various experiences such as abuse, neglect, and growing up in unstable environments. These adverse experiences can lead to long-term effects on mental and

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