I glanced out of the driver’s side window of my car, toward the bus stop, just in time to see 230 lbs. of frustration and insecurity, packed in a flowery muu-muu, wielding what looked to be a King James Bible like it was a set of nunchucks. On the receiving end of this doxology is […]
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Anyone out there remember when the Disney label meant family entertainment? Any movie stamped with the Disney logo which is patterned after Walt Disney’s own cursive signature meant that parents needn’t worry about content, there would be nothing of a questionable nature in the film. Disney movies, both animated and live-action, beginning with
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Janna Vought is the author of the upcoming Evolution of Cocoons: A Mother’s Journey into Mental Illness and Autism, her memoir about raising her daughter who suffers from Bipolar I and Asperger’s Syndrome. Evolution of Cocoons will release Fall 2013. I built her from dust, a thousand wishes crushed, darkness crumbling light’s edges. I stood still silent watched her burn alive in
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You have a lot going on. Lots of homework, your friends are texting you, your parents are on your case, you have to go to practice (piano, football, ballet, you name it), your Facebook page is out of date, you wish you could go on a date, you don’t have enough friends, your SAT scores are too
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The family that runs together has fun together! Here are 7 fun family-friendly runs for the fall season. 1. The Oasis Zoo Run Location: Toronto, CA Date: September 20, 2014 The Oasis Zoo Run is a charity walk and run that raises money for the Toronto Zoo’s conservation programs. A popular race in the
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Share what home means to you. “A home without books is a body without soul.” -Marcus Tullius Cicero “Be grateful for the home you have, knowing that at this moment, all you have is all you need.” -Sarah Ban Breathnach “The longest road out is the shortest road home.” Irish Proverb “I think that when
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Doctor’s visits can be scary for children. Do we blame them? A lot of us adults avoid the doctor’s office, and we actually understand that medical professionals are trying to help us. Add in children’s fears of new people and places, and you have a very frightening place for a child. Here are some tips
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Ring in the holidays with this DIY Christmas Wind Chime. It will help your family feel cheer the whole season long as it rings out with each act of service in the home. Materials Colored paper, cut in strips Markers, crayons, pens, and/or colored pencils A hole punch Jingle bells, small cow bells, or other
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Holidays give us the chance to spend extra time with our families, but not all holidays are as nationally recognized and celebrated as Thanksgiving or Christmas. Did you know that Sunday, September 13 is Grandparents Day? This is the perfect time to show your grandparents how much you love and appreciate them. Below are 5
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Glitter Valentine’s Day Cards Source: DIY Network These homemade cards are perfect for all the kids to make for teachers, friends and more! See DIY Networks for the details. Magnetic Valentines Source: Spoonful The magnetic Valentine’s on Spoonful will fly their way into the heart of your child’s friends and teachers this Valentine’s Day! Check
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