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9 Important Things Our Children are Missing

9 Important Things Our Children are Missing

The more our society advances, sometimes it seems the more we take away from our children. They won’t share the same experiences that we had growing up, and while sometimes that is a good thing – other times it seems we are losing bits of what made us families and friends. Our children are often [...]

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Rediscover the Joys of Extended Family with Your Kids

Rediscover the Joys of Extended Family with Your Kids

There has been a shift in family structures over recent years, redefining family models and reinventing family roles. As a parent I have often worried that my children won’t have the same experiences as I did being raised among a large extended family. The youngest of 36 cousins on just one side of the family, [...]

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Preparing Your Children for a New Baby in the House

Preparing Your Children for a New Baby in the House

Welcoming a new baby into the home is an amazing time for families, but older siblings might feel a little insecure or apprehensive about all of the changes. If you are preparing for another set of tiny toes to join your family, there are lots of ways you can make sure that your other children [...]

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6 Tips for Enjoying a Safe 4th of July

6 Tips for Enjoying a Safe 4th of July

The 4th of July is a magical holiday; adults and children alike gather to enjoy the explosion of colors that rock the night sky. Though it is a night of wonder, it is also a celebration fraught with potential danger. Here are 6 tips to enjoy a safe 4th of July with your family. Leave [...]

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7 Tips for a Great Family Vacation on the Road

7 Tips for a Great Family Vacation on the Road

If your family trips look anything like ours, there are coolers, pillows, cameras, and elbows sticking out of and into every corner of the mini-van. When it comes to taking a family vacation on the road, we pack that thing in like we are practicing for moving day. Over the years of raising 4 children [...]

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5 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day – Any Day

5 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day – Any Day

Father’s Day, an American holiday, was born from the love of a daughter, Sonora Smart Dodd, in 1909. Sonora’s father raised her and her 5 siblings when her mother died in childbirth and Sonora sought a way to honor and recognize the sacrifices and strengths of fathers everywhere. While Father’s Day for some is a [...]

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A Brother and Sister Fight RESOLVED (Without Parental Intervention)

A Brother and Sister Fight RESOLVED (Without Parental Intervention)

Just got to witness a great interaction between my 3 year old son and his 15 month old sister. If it wasn’t for Emotion Coaching I’m convinced this would have ended in a classic Brother and Sister fight. After you watch the above video, think about the difference between a brother and sister who treat [...]

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When Your Teen Pushes Your Buttons – Communication Strategies for Parents

When Your Teen Pushes Your Buttons – Communication Strategies for Parents

As a parent, you have spent many years nurturing and protecting your child. Now this child is a teenager and thinks she/he is an adult, and doesn’t hesitate to tell you so! (hot button) You may find yourself trying to impose your own logic and life experience. (hot button) You may feel the need to [...]

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Expanding the Family

Expanding the Family

If you ask other people, opinions are sure to vary. There will be people reminding you about the population problem of the world. There will be people who will wish you’ll have twins. There will be people making you feel guilty about your only child having to share. And then there will be people wondering [...]

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Posted in Family Finances, Marriage, Pregnancy0 Comments

Coping with the Challenges of a Stay At Home Mom (SAHM)

Coping with the Challenges of a Stay At Home Mom (SAHM)

I have always wanted to be a stay-at-home Mom, mostly because I grew up with a mother I seldom saw because she was a career woman. And though I have made my peace with my childhood and her parenting, I still chose to be a SAHM and absolutely looked for a man who will support [...]

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