Archive | September, 2010

60 Second Parenting: Weekly Twitter Updates

Only 4 more loads of laundry to go to clean up from camping. Woohoo! I can do this! # Making an apple pie with my 4-yr-old and my Cuisinart food processor. Awesomesauce! # This week, "BE" the miracle in as many lives as possible. Look for opportunities to help others & you'll find… http://fb.me/JxaIvcrW # [...]

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You Took a Zebra WHERE?!

You Took a Zebra WHERE?!

7 hour car ride + 2 kids under 4 = Very sore eardrums and a Zebra that saved the day!

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Messages From Your Future Self

Messages From Your Future Self

If you could go back in time to just before you had your first child and have a little chat with yourself, what would you say knowing what you know now?

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60 Second Parenting: Weekly Twitter Updates

“We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating… # This week's miracle is to donate food to a food pantry or simply leave some groceries on the doorstep of someone… http://fb.me/GtAZb5KC # 'The human brain is unique in that it [...]

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Why Did The Doggie In The Window Make Me Cry?

Why Did The Doggie In The Window Make Me Cry?

Why did a simple children’s book bring tears to my eyes? Discover the powerful lesson in an old children’s song.

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The Most Powerful Word in the Dictionary: MOM

The Most Powerful Word in the Dictionary: MOM

As I was pondering what I should write about today, it came to me that I should talk about how darn amazing it is to be a mom.  We get to play with our kids, hug and kiss our kids, teach our kids, and most of all learn from our kids. Some days are rougher [...]

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60 Second Parenting: Weekly Twitter Updates

This week's miracle is to forgive freely, those who have caused any hurt to you. Let it go and experience the… http://fb.me/FjHYlOpS # This week's miracle is to forgive freely, someone who has caused you to hurt. Experience the release of what it… http://fb.me/GduHoVec # The flies are dropping like …well, flies! Mwahahahaha! Beware the [...]

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Another Tantrum Taming Tactic

Another Tantrum Taming Tactic

Looking to diffuse tantrums without the battle? Here is another tip that works wonderfully at our house: puppets! Our local library has a slew of puppets that you can check out and bring home with you. My kids LOVE these (and I really love the library, too!) This week’s puppet selection includes a little bear [...]

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Back to School: Focus on What They Do Best

Back to School: Focus on What They Do Best

Are you teaching your child to be mediocre in their weaknesses or strong in their strengths?

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Should You Keep Your Kid Out of Kindergarten?

Should You Keep Your Kid Out of Kindergarten?

Should you delay kindergarten for your child?

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