Category Archives: Children

Slow Down

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Sunny

This is a reminder I need on a daily, perhaps hourly, basis. I’m sharing it in case you need the reminder, too. If you liked this post, you might also like:Southwestern Veggie WrapThis is one of my favorite summertime recipes. … Continue reading →

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Positive Parenting 101: The Power of Praise

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Cheri

The concept of praising our kids isn’t a new one. And it probably isn’t new to us either. I know my mom has often told us about how important it is to praise our kids. So why is it so … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Gift: “Hand”made Tie

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Kerri

Handmade Ties for Father’s Day is the perfect gift for kids to give their Daddy! Continue reading →

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Driving Lessons

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Sunny

I barely remember it now, but when my oldest child was a preschooler, we started driving lessons. I remember something falling through in our schedule and suddenly having a few minutes to ourselves. Not enough time to go anywhere and … Continue reading →

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Children’s Tent – A Perfect Getaway…Hideout…Reading Nook…Outdoor Shade…Bed…anything!!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Heidi

Recently my 3 year old earned an award for staying dry (ie- “potty training bribe”). It was the “Bella Butterfly Cabin Tent” designed by David Kirk, author of the well-known Little Miss Spider books. It was supposed to be a … Continue reading →

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Piano, Cello, Percussion, Innovation

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Sunny

How many adults do you know who used to play the piano when they were kids? How many adults do you know who wished they still could play the piano or another musical instrument? I’ve tried to pick up a … Continue reading →

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Planning Ahead for Summer Fun

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Janae

Summer is just around the corner. School’s getting out and the kids will all be home. I so look forward to this time of year. I can’t wait to hang out with my older kids more. At the same time, … Continue reading →

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Positive Discipline, the book

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Heidi

Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D. has sat on my bookshelf for 3 years now, and every time I looked at it I could hear the voice of my friend who gave it to me, “This is a great book. … Continue reading →

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Making Cleaning Fun(ner)

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Kerri

13 ideas to get the cleaning done, and in a fun way. Continue reading →

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Solving the Under-bed Dilemma

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Janae

I have two common problems in our house when it comes to cleaning the bedrooms. One, too often a clean room means a messy underbed. And, two, I have kids who love to hoard things. One child, in particular, loves … Continue reading →

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