Tag Archives: family

Making time for your “Valentine”

Get ready for the day, work, come home, make dinner while keeping Pumpkin occupied, clean up, play together, walk the dog, do the bedtime routine, the laundry, pay the bills, catch a tiny bit of me time, then finally… sleep. … Continue reading

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What are YOU doing this Family Day?

The countdown to Family Day is on!  We have about a week left to plan our highly engaging and meaningful family activities for that special day!  What to do; what to do?  There’s so much out there!  Come on now!   … Continue reading

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Family Dinners – Important for Babies and Toddlers Too

It is soooo tempting to serve two dinners on weeknights when you’ve got an older baby, toddler or preschooler at home. Young kids need to eat early, dinners with them can be hectic, and the foods they prefer may not … Continue reading

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Lessons learned from our youth about volunteering.

I think we can always learn from one another, especially from our youth. One important lesson we can learn from them is the art of giving back. Today’s youth are volunteering more than ever before and more than any other … Continue reading

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Boys and body image. Does your son look in the mirror?

 I had never given a lot of thought about boys and their body image until I became the mother of a son. And what an eye opener it has been as I watch him go through his tween years. Boys … Continue reading

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