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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories RVTD says its future is riding on the election Emergency services SOU students protest university's free-speech zone Medford rethinks overseas staff trip to Georgia Stricker steps down from Talent council Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency services Talent man and Texas fugitive arrested on drug charges in Lane County Officials warn of frauds touting fake Ebola cures Emergency services Hitchhiker arrested after allegedly trying to stab Central Point man who gave her a ride Politics and Elections RVTD says its future is riding on the election Stricker steps down from Talent council Commissioner's race: Talbert wants to diversify economy Commissioner's race: Roberts seeks accountability in government Ward 4 Q&A: George Schroeder Education SOU students protest university's free-speech zone Boys & Girls Clubs bursting at the seams Phoenix High School restores homecoming parade EP school district launches new app Striving to make the grade Environment Fear of orphaned cubs nixes new spring bear hunt Josephine County ballot measure would ban commercial and government pesticide use Low water exposes Emigrant Lake's past Wagner Creek work would restore streambank Deer-killing disease won't taint meat for hunters State news Nation - World Obituaries Marc Lee Sprang Marc Lee Sprang Margaret Jones John David Locke Merlin Wayne Fjarli Weather Photo Galleries Since You Asked Videos Web Cams Mail Tribune 100 Sports Latest Stories Cink, Laird share lead in Las Vegas Part II: This time, No. 4 SOU visits No. 3 Carroll Gutches invited to wrestle in All-Star Classic St. Mary’s boys fend off Challengers Kings of the King Varsity 541 College Sports Part II: This time, No. 4 SOU visits No. 3 Carroll Gutches invited to wrestle in All-Star Classic Young Ducks impress early Petersen’s Dawgs return to Autzen To prepare for sack-happy Utah, OSU stressing execution Pro Sports Cink, Laird share lead in Las Vegas Royals’ Guthrie apologizes for post-game T-shirt Guthrie helps Royals take 3-0 lead in ALCS Americans try task force to solve Ryder Cup Klinsman: Top Americans shouldn't play in MLS Community Sports LOCAL EVENTS LOCAL RESULTS Business Latest Stories Hundreds look for work at Harry & David hiring fair Frontier Airlines to end Eugene-Denver service Umpqua Holdings more than doubles net earnings Business Resource Fair has answers Erickson's Navy contract extended Real Estate News Lithia buys Clovis dealership Rental vacancies increase Jackson County real estate sales, prices continue rebound Pallet Wine Co. expands in downtown Medford Medford's Pixel Productions moves to new quarters People In Business Transportation Frontier Airlines to end Eugene-Denver service Business Resource Fair has answers Erickson's Navy contract extended Lithia buys Clovis dealership Agriculture Hundreds look for work at Harry & David hiring fair Umpqua Holdings more than doubles net earnings Harry & David will hold hiring fair Thursday Ranchers offer livestock exchange 1-800-Flowers CEO: Labor shortage an issue for Harry & David Opinion Latest Granlund cartoon: Crist vs Scott fan debate Jim Brock: U.S. Ebola cases could have been prevented Letters to the Editor, Oct. 16 Our View: Bearnson, Stine, Lane for Medford council 'Redskins' petition seeks to end annoyances Editorials Our View: Bearnson, Stine, Lane for Medford council Our View: No clear favorite for county commissioner, position 1 Our View: It's time to legalize marijuana Another View: Congress must act on firefighting budget Our View: Talbert is the right choice for commissioner Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, Oct. 16 Letters to the Editor, Oct. 15 Election Letters, Oct. 14 Election Letters, Oct. 13 Letters to the Editor, Oct. 12 Guest Opinions Infill is the answer to growth issues Guest Opinion: Who’s really to blame for 2014 wildfires? 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Talent man and Texas fugitive arrested on drug charges in Lane County ... Sign of frustration ... SOU students protest university's free-speech zone ... Talent man and Texas fugitive arrested on drug charges in Lane County ... Sign of frustration ... Marketta Gregory: Teach kids love By Marketta Gregory More Content Now MailTribune.com By Marketta Gregory More Content Now Posted Oct. 16, 2014 @ 12:01 am By Marketta Gregory More Content Now Posted Oct. 16, 2014 @ 12:01 am » Social News Sometimes you come across an author who makes your heart smile – that’s the case with Denette Fretz. She is writing a series of children’s books on loving your neighbor, and her first two, “Pirates on the Farm” and “Conrad and the Cowgirl Next Door,” are well loved in our house. That’s why I was delighted to interview her and have her share her wisdom here. Q. How do kids learn to love their neighbors? A. We would agree that children learn to read by reading or to write by writing. When it comes to spiritual training, however, adult influencers often feel children should just “know better.” Our children … need role models, instruction and repeated practice. Q. What are some practical ways to teach compassion? A. I began teaching almost 30 years ago and have observed a huge decline in the percentage of auditory learners. Children cannot only be told how to “love your neighbor.” They must see love in action and have opportunities to practice. - Be compassionate to your child. Let him see loving responses to family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. - Start with Christ’s example of love and compassion to teach your child how to love God and others. As you study scripture with your child, try to make it auditory, visual, and kinesthetic. Avoid supplying all the answers. Have her analyze the Bible stories. How do I apply the story of the Good Samaritan at home? At school? - Family missions trips are fantastic experiences. However, loving neighbors is a lifestyle, not a periodic event. Help your child identify needs he can help meet. What helps Mom when she is tired? Who needs a friend at recess? Why is Mrs. Jeffer’s lawn so long? - Engage your children by incorporating what they already love to do. A toddler could sing to an ailing friend or paint covers on homemade greeting cards. An animal-loving 7-year-old could walk a shut-in’s dog. The math-genius, Xbox-absorbed teen could tutor a struggling friend, or invite a social outcast over for video games. - Teach your child to pray for hurting people as well as for “neighbors” who have hurt him. Q. Why did you choose this theme for your books? A. If children can learn to live the second commandment, other relational issues — unkindness, fighting, gossip, stealing, lying about a sibling, jealousy, etc. — submit to love. Marketta Gregory is a former religion reporter who now shares her own journey of faith with readers. She lives in Rochester, New York, with her husband, their three young boys and one very vocal Pomeranian. To contact Gregory, email [email protected] or write to her at P.O. Box 12923, Rochester, NY 14612. You can also visit the Simply Faithful page on Facebook and follow her on Twitter (@MarkettaGregory). 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