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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Here are eight fun ideas to get you started this yearor to get you thinking about next year! 1. Christmas Eve Pajamas Photo here. This is one a lot of families like to do. Every Christmas Eve, everyone in your family gets to open one present: a new set of PJ’s! They can be Christmas
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Saying farewell to summer can be a little difficult. It always seems to come to an abrupt end. The arrival of fall means the sun will likely make fewer appearances and wearing layers of clothing will become an absolute must. Despite these changes, fall is one of the best times of the year. Here are
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Why wait until the next holiday to spend time with family? There are plenty of activities to enjoy with your immediate and extended family before the holiday season commences. Simply plan an event at your house or take advantage of all the fun-filled activities in your city. Here are a few cool ideas to bring
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As a single mom, I desperately want to create unity in my family. I don’t want to be defined by the rising trend of selfishness, or distracted by the “now” of technology. I want my children to love and care for one another. I want to grow old listening to them share stories of “remember
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Every parent knows the frustration of someone else trying to raise his or her child, especially the child’s grandparents or other relatives. There are those moments when you walk in the room and find your daughter watching cartoons instead of doing homework because “She works too hard; let her have some fun.” Maybe your son
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Who loves a good book? How about a good movie? Over the years filmmakers have made books into movies and movies into books. How successful have they been? I’ll let you be the judge of that. Here are five upcoming films made from books that you will not be able to resist once they come
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Summer nights are longer, and a cool respite from the heat of the day. And of course–no school! With so much beautiful weather to enjoy and plenty of time to enjoy it, it’s no wonder there are so many fun things attributed to summer nights. Here are some suggestions to help you and your family
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“Serving is a supreme art.” ~ Life is Beautiful My mom is my best friend. I used to think that that was so lame when I was in high school, but now that I’m older I admit it freely and enthusiastically! I call her to chat almost every day. Some mornings, when her phone goes
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Jim Osterhaus is a well-respected leader in many circles. He has the unique ability to bring a group of people to a deep sense of personal ownership, which he’s put to good use as an executive coach and public speaker. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from American University, degrees in counseling from Virginia
