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What is Your Child Rearing Philosophy?
{Sometimes we get so busy with our daily lives as parents we don't consider what our child-rearing philosophy really is? Is our main goal of …
The {Reverse} Winter Bucket List that Helps Your Kids Focus on Gratitude
{Winter bucket lists abound this time of year, but what about an activity that focuses kids on gratitude instead of unrealistic …
The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness
{I found that the secret to raising happy kids is, ironically, by focusing less on happiness. As I explore this topic more deeply, I …
3 Important Parenting Lessons that Child Development Books Didn’t Teach Me (but my kids did)
{Child development books can teach many parenting lessons. However, sometimes just observing and reflecting on our own child's behavior is …
Parenting Humor: Kids’ Letters to Santa {plus a fun way to keep the magic alive}
{Do you kids still believe in Santa? I love to keep the magic alive as long as possible so I found a simple tool to help} My 9-year-old …
Does Having Children Make You Happier?
This may seem like a controversial question to some people. Of course, you love your children and cannot imagine your life without …