While our kids were growing up, they were alike in many ways. Allen and Anne both talked early and often. They were both curious and creative. They spent hours digging through the costume box and dressing up. They loved books and pretending to be the characters in the stories we read together. But sometimes, my […]
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When will sleep subdue this noisy cub? It’s 10 p.m., but still she wants to take her seventy-one-piece tea set in the tub. This is what she wants, and here’s the rub: Until she’s all played out she’ll stay awake. Oh when will sleep subdue this noisy cub? She’ll scream if I (before that final
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Birthdays may only come once a year, but if you and your child like to take the creative aspect to the next level, it’s easy to underestimate the workload involved. Take these tips for less time, tears, and tidying-up! 1. Don’t waste the day making it. This is your child’s day, not the cake’s! If
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Silent films, early sound films, wartime films, action films, foreign-language films, mysteries and thrillers, sci-fi and horror, comedies, soap operas, and yes, even westerns. Today, as adults, they all still have a fondness for the golden oldies. Black and white? No problem. Doesn’t fill up the widescreen TV? So what? Takes its time building a
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But gratitude is something we should always be mindful of and should continue to value highly each day of the year. Having and showing gratitude on a daily basiseven for the simplest thingswill not only make us feel better, but may just inspire those around us to smile a little more, too. Here are 25
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Now that Labor Day has come and gone, school is officially in full swing. Here are some fun books to get kids excited about reading and going back to school! David Goes to School David Shannon David, a rambunctious elementary school student, learns appropriate classroom behavior in this perfect picture book for young
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From dark chocolate to chili peppers, “superfoods” are all the rage these days and for good reason! Superfoods are jam-packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that will make you feel fantastic both inside and out. Among these superfoods is Popeye’s favorite pick: spinach. He may be able to eat it on its own, but
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There is a yin and yang to good parenting. Just like it takes a man and woman to create a child, it is also the best scenario for raising a child. Just the simple synergy of two people, collaborating and cooperating, will support a child better than one alone. When you add the variety of
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1. Muddling Through Bil Lep The author of this book writes about his experiences with parenting his two children, ages 8 and 11. He is not afraid to admit the road has not been easy. Lep believes that your child’s life is greatly determined by the portion they spend with their parents, and
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One of the most common clichés in action movies is the gag line that follows a killing. And several recent films are continuing this dubious tradition, from Tom Cruise in “Jack Reacher” to Arnold Schwarzenegger in “The Last Stand” to Jason Statham in “Parker” to Sylvester Stallone in “Bullet to the Head” to Bruce Willis
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