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Great Quotes for Kids about Patience and Self Control
“Patience” is word that you have probably heard a lot! But you may wonder…”what on earth is patience, and why does everyone keep telling me to have it?” Patience is waiting for something or someone. It is accepting delay without getting angry or upset. It is waiting for someone else to speak when you have something to…
Cecily Mohamed and Krysten Muir – Two Teenagers Who Are Kicking Down Barriers!
They live on opposite sides of the United States, but they are bound by courage, dedication, hard work and talent. In fact, these two teenage girls are in a whole different league! You see, Cecily Mohamed and Krysten Muir happen to be the starting kickers for their high school varsity football teams! Each of them has…
Life Lessons and Quotes for Kids from Disney Characters!
You probably think of Disney characters and movies as a lot of fun and, often, amazing. But did you ever think that each movie offers great life lessons about things like patience, perseverance, kindness and tolerance? Well, it’s true. To prove it, we have compiled a list of great quotes for kids from famous Disney characters: There is nothing wrong with…
Bethany Hamilton – Soul Surfer Has Heart The Size of the Ocean
Bethany Hamilton was a 13 year home schooled girl who loved to surf and dreamed of becoming a pro surfer. One day, on a local surfing trip with her friends, she was attacked by a shark and tragically lost one of her of arms. Just one month after this incident, with her goals still in mind,…
Sargeant Merlin German – A Profile in Courage and Perseverance
In 2005, while serving in Iraq, Sargeant Merlin German nearly died in a roadside bombing. He suffered severe burns over most of his body. But he bravely battled back and was awarded the Purple Heart. In April 2008, German died suddenly after a procedure to graft skin onto his lip. He was only 22 years old. This…
