It’s that time of the year, again! You can finally wear your new awesome boots. If you have kids, you can finally spend time with them now they’re done with school. You’ve already tried out the new gingerbread recipe, picked up the eggnog, found a turkey (or ham or tofurkey), and, if you’re married, you […]
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What goes into celebrating autumn? Both more and less than you think! I’m sure you’ve already resorted to Google or whipped out your usual go-to craft materials (paper bags, tea lights, and tempera paints), but this article serves to enlighten you about a range of sensational artistic DIY projects we think you’ll be delighted to
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Swimming laps has been proven to be one of the best exercises for your body. It gives you all the benefits of running or being on the Elliptical without impacting your body so heavily. It also works your whole body in ways that doing a circuit of standard gym machines just can’t, and it’s an
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Everyone wants a dream summer. With these tips, avoid the battle of wills with your kids and structure a summer that everyone will love! Don’t register the kids for three sports, art lessons, and summer school. Although the prospect of keeping the kids occupied for two months may seem daunting, there is no need to
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Countless poets have expounded endlessly on love. Harlequin novels and pop songs have done the same, but with less grace. Rock stars, movie stars, my little brother, my parents, Oprah Winfrey and Lao Tzu have all had something to say about love. And we’ve heard it all. Countless times, in fact. But for some reason,
Below are a few principles I have gleaned from wise people and from the school of hard knocks. This list is certainly not exhaustive. Do you know some important principles for effective disciplining? Please join the discussion and share your wisdom in the comments below! Think of disciplining as quality time When my oldest child
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Sally made a New Year’s resolution to get the kids to help more around the house. They all sat down together as a family and made a work chart. They outlined the jobs and everyone knew exactly what their assignments would be for the week. Sally was elated that now her household would run smoothly
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It was the first time I had left my kids with a sitter overnight and I quickly discovered my attachment issues. As we bid farewell, my husband had to lug me away as I spewed the last of my instructions. I felt like I was abandoning my newly hatched eggs on the sands of a
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By fostering good oral health habits in a child’s first years of life, parents can promote a lifetime of healthy smiles. Make sure your child’s smile gets off to a good start by eliminating the following habits. Thumb-sucking and pacifier use It’s both normal and healthy for a baby to suck on their thumb or
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We were the couple who waited until we were on solid financial ground to start a family. We read every parenting book available and practiced lamaze religiously. I was the pregnant mom who ate right, exercised daily, was committed to breastfeeding, and didn’t miss a dose of prenatal vitamins or a doctor’s visit. Never in
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