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02/23/2015
4 Positions to NOT Put Your Child In These days, it seems most parents shy away from their main role, which is, well, to parent. It is invaluable to the child to know that you are in control, you are the leader, and you set the boundaries. More >>

Tags: Behavior, Friendships, Mental Health, Parenting, Stay-at-Home Mom, Values
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02/17/2015
Simple Mommy Secrets to Choosing the Right Chores for Kids Several years ago I learned a Mommy Secret from my girlfriend about kids' chores that I've never forgot.... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Parenting, Raising Boys to Men, Stay-at-Home Mom, Values
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02/02/2015
Are You Physically Fit to be a Good Mom? ...It's good for all of us to be out in the fresh air, to get exercise, to move and be active.... More >>

Tags: Behavior, Eat Less-Move More, Health, Parenting, Values
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01/28/2015
The Greatest Gift We Can Give Our Children ...Children need to know that they are whole just as they are and they need to feel whole within themselves... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Mental Health, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Values
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01/19/2015
Seven Important Reasons to Eat Dinner as a Family Parents are busy today and dinner as a family, at the same time every night, seems impossible. Here are seven reasons why you must change your thinking about this. More >>

Tags: Health, Parenting, Social Issues, Stay-at-Home Mom, Values
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01/12/2015
What Our New Puppy Has Taught My Kids About Parenting ...I've already seen their hearts double in size for a little being that depends on them... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Values
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01/05/2015
10 Parent Do-Overs For 2015 Including 'Embrace the Mess' When my first daughter was six and my youngest was two, I came to a realization that helped me parent in a much different fashion... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Mental Health, Parenting, Stay-at-Home Mom, Stress
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12/22/2014
6 Tips to Avoid the Holiday Blues According to a recent poll conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), the holidays are a source of "multiple stressors." 69% of respondents cited "lack of time" as a major stressor, 69% cited "lack of money" and 51% blamed extra stress on "the pressure to give or get gifts." More >>

Tags: Eat Less-Move More, Health, Holidays, Parenting, Stay-at-Home Mom, Stress
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12/08/2014
Why Your Kid Should Major In Philosophy ...Whenever you reflect on 'things you should have done differently,' you almost always end up going back to your high school and college years... More >>

Tags: Education, Job, Parenting, Personal Responsibility
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11/17/2014
Are We There Yet? Six Signs You Raised a Caring Kid ...According the today's leading experts there are several qualities that demonstrate that kids will thrive as adults... More >>

Tags: Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Values
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