How many times do you have to repeat yourself every day? How many times do you think “just one more time” as you explain or show something to your child? If you have children you might have trouble keeping up … Continue reading
Tag Archives: raising children
Dealing With Adversity
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When new parents imagine what they want their childrens’ lives to be like, they don’t usually include thoughts of adversity for their children to deal with. Instead, they imagine days filled with good things, lots of love, and laughter. At … Continue reading
Sharing Patriotism With Your Child
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This is a week full of patriotic celebrations in North America with Canada celebrating Canada Day on July 1st and the US celebrating Independence Day of July 4th. Parades, festivals, fireworks, and family get togethers are great fun! Recognition of … Continue reading
New Habits
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We've been working on some new habits at our house lately. Boy, has it been tough! It can be hard enough to change your own habits, but when you're trying to change someone else's habits, too, it can feel almost … Continue reading
A Parade, A Snake, And A Consequence
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If you're following me on Twitter or Facebook, you know I went to a parade on Memorial Day. I love everything about small town parades. You have the neighbors visiting with each other and families that gather to watch the … Continue reading
Watch Out For The Hole!
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Do you have a place where God speaks to you, or where you can think more clearly than anywhere else? I do; it's in my yard when I am working: mowing, weeding, planting, etc. I'm not sure why that happens … Continue reading
Perspective
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Today I’m linking in with Five Minute Friday, which is a weekly prompting challenge for those of us who write. If you like to write,come check it out and join us! The word this week is perspective. Go Perspective is … Continue reading
Why the Time Cover Is Important For Moms
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The Time Magazine cover, you know the one I'm talking about, is important for moms. No matter which side of the controversy you're on, it's important. I know the way the image is displayed is shocking. It was obviously meant … Continue reading
What I Like About Being A Mom
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What I like about being a mom is the hugs and kisses I get from my children. The warm squeezes and I love you's go a long way on a tough day. Hugs and kisses are a great way to … Continue reading
Focus on the Strengths
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What are your child's strengths? How much time do you focus on the strengths? It's so easy to focus on the areas where our children are not as strong. Our intentions are good; we want our children to be the … Continue reading
