My dad is one of the biggest influences in my life. Throughout my childhood, he was there to teach me important lessons and pick me up when I fell down; now, in my adult life, he is the person I go to for advice and a good laugh. He gave me an excellent taste in […]
As a kid, I always hated it when my mom tried to get me to talk about my day at school. It wasn’t that I didn’t have anything to talk about; the way she went about it was completely overwhelming. She would bombard me with questions the minute I got home, and I would dutifully
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Many parents find it difficult to spend time with their kids in the summer months. When I was much younger, my parents worked a lot over the summer. Sure, we went on vacations and visited the beach on weekends; but two weeks on a remote island meant that I wouldn’t see my parents much for
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Don’t worry, everyone feels this way at some point or another. This quiz will help you figure out just how to react when your partner comes down with the sniffles, snuffles, and grumps. 1. When the phone/doorbell rings, you: a) See who it is, of course. b) Cringe at the thought of yet
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Without this foundation, all else falls away. A sense of safety is at the core of Parental Intelligence. How Do We Know If Our Children Feel Emotionally Safe? There are two ways to learn if our children feel safe: first, listen to them carefully, and, second, observe the nuances of their behavior. Some children articulate
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Colorful fruits are combined with lemon juice to create refreshing, ice-cold drinks specifically for hot summer days. So put down the packets of Country Time powder and try one of these refreshing recipes: Hot Pink Lemonade Don’t let the neon color fool youthis bright drink is actually blueberry lemonade in disguise. Amy’s Lavender Lemonade
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These tasty treats are just the thing you need to cool down on a hot day, and you can make most varieties right from your kitchen! Popsicle maker sets can be found at grocery and dollar stores, and you can even skewer Dixie cups with popsicle sticks to use as cheaper, makeshift molds! We’ve featured
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When I was young, sitting at the dining room table with family was a constant. All the activities that we had were after school or after meal-time. Eating together was a high priority. The table was always cleared and ready for us to do homework after school. We’d sit and talk together as we were
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When the announcement came that the MPAA had made an important change in the rating system, I must confess that my immediate self-centered, glass-half-empty response was, “Oh great. My book is out of date before it’s even officially published.” But upon closer examination, it appears that the change isn’t really much of a change
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My two-year-old bounded down the stairs in his crocodile pajamas the day after Thanksgiving and yelled, “Mom! It’s Christmas! It’s Christmas!” Unaware of this turn of events, I was a little surprised at the news. I looked down at his little stuffed crocodile head and then at his shining eyes. “It’s Christmas?” I asked. “It’s
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