Joyful Family Life, run by Nicci Bontrager, has a unique perspective when it comes to family life blogging. With her Master’s degree in Psychology, Nicci helps families learn about marriage enhancement, emotional well-being, and parenting. As a practicing counselor and mother of three she understands exactly why families are so important. “We learn so much from […]
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Painting can be a great activity for kids, especially if they are artistically inclined. The usual brush and paper free-style can get old. If you are trying to add some creativity to this activity there are a few things you can do. Let your kids use their imagination, but help them discover new tools and
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Remember when you and your best friend alternated weekend slumber parties in grade school? Now it’s your kid’s turn! There are several things to keep in mind as you organize and execute the sleepover; hopefully, as you read along, you’ll see that this special night in your child’s life can be exciting for you both!
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Eggs can be eaten for lunch or dinner, as a dessert or even as a drink! The following are some egg-cellent recipes that you can make for any time of the day. 1. Vegetable Egg Foo Young Egg foo young is a Chinese omelet with vegetables, bean sprouts, and sometimes meat. Here is a
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No one likes the effort of packing up their life and transplanting it in a new place, but your kids will like it even less than you do. To them, the place they live is their entire life. It’s the place where they feel safe after nightmares, where they know every nook and cranny to
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Encouraging positive behavior in your children is a goal we, as parents, all share. At times their actions and their inattention to detail can be frustrating. Do you ever feel like a nag? How do you help kids take responsibility for their conduct without constant reminders? Here are some suggestions. Make positive behavioral goals
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When I was a little girl, one of the most vivid memories I had growing up was when my dad would come home at the end of the day after work. He’d breeze past my bedroom on the way to his, greet me with his characteristic, “Hi, my darling!” then, he would walk to his
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Free yourself from outdated childhood beliefs. These youthful misconceptions can keep you from receiving positive energy in your life today. Debilitating Fears Jane feared small, enclosed spaces, like elevators. This inhibited her life because she couldn’t go on holiday and stay in a hotel. Riding on mass transit of any kind, including busses and airplanes
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My daughter told me once that her friend wished I were her mom. This intrigued me as I know her mother and I know she loves her children very much and is a wonderful mother. I asked my daughter why this was. The answer was straightforward; “you buy us toys.” Suddenly I felt very inadequate
