With such limited opportunities, how do we make the most of family dinners together? Here are some ideas we are trying in our family.…
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Is a giant teddy bear or a box of chocolates the best way to show love to our children on Valentine’s Day? There’s nothing wrong with tangible gifts if you have the means and…
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Do you feel a sense of sadness or disappointment when the holidays end? Maybe the Christmas season had you riding high on twinkling lights, sugar cookies, and general merry making. But, after we round…
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Every time chaos seems to reign at home, we have two choices – fight it or embrace it. Embrace the chaos. Sometimes, it’s the only way to stay sane or maintain good relationships. When…
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As parents, we want to broaden our children’s view of the world and help them see beyond their own lives, struggles, and desires. We want them to love people from all walks of life.…
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What do you expect family night to look like? Maybe a fairytale scene comes to mind with all your family members laughing around a game of pictionary or charades, munching on a buffet of…
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My children’s rooms are just too tidy. Why is this bad? Because they don’t play much. Their toys rarely leave the toy bins. My oldest son loves technology and video games, so I daily…