Category Archives: Challenges

Making a Reader out of your Child

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Janae

I have 2 kids who absolutely LOVE to read. In fact, if you were to visit our house, you would hear at times (I’m sorry to admit), the following words coming out of my mouth, “Put the book down. It’s … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Family Fun

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Janae

I love family. Not just mine but the entire concept of family. Despite all its craziness, it’s the perfect environment for growth. Where else can imperfect people learn the skills to become great? (patience, forgiveness, listening, understanding, compassion, selflessness, and … Continue reading →

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Eczema and Baths

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Cheri

As many of you know, my daughter struggles with eczema. Sometimes we have it under control, and other times, it is out of control. This summer, it has gotten progressively worse, and I haven’t been able to figure out why. … Continue reading →

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Children: The Challenge
Watch Your Tone of Voice

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Sunny
Tone of voice learnings from Children the Challenge

How long until school starts? No, not in hours, but for those of you who knew, this post is for you. Well, to tell the truth, I don’t know how many hours until school starts, but this post is really … Continue reading →

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Free Babysitting

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Janae

Over the years I’ve found that one of my hardest challenges during the school year is finding babysitters during the day for my younger kids. My regular sitters are, of course, in school themselves and I feel bad always asking … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Olympics, Moms, and Greatness

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Sunny
even the Olympics are as great as you can be

Watching the opening ceremonies and the first events of the Olympics has been inspiring. One of my favorite moments was the clip with the Queen and her arrival into the stadium by parachute. I liked her stoicism and hearing that … Continue reading →

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The Diary of a Young Girl, by Anne Frank

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Sunny

Writing in a diary is a really strange experience for someone like me. Not only because I’ve never written anything before, but also because it seems to me that later on neither I nor anyone else will be interested in … Continue reading →

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Summer Piano (or any instrument) Program

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Janae

My kids take piano lessons and I teach piano lessons. But, as our school year is coming to a close, all of us are becoming less motivated to have piano lessons over the summer. Together, we came up with a … Continue reading →

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A High School Grad
Don’t You Wish You Were ‘1 2 ?!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Sunny
high school seniors walk onto field for graduation

I’ve been seeing that around lately. I can honestly say I do not wish I were a 2012 high school graduate, but I am really happy with the fact that I have one. Can you pick him out? That’s my … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Childhood: A Lesson in Perspective

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Cheri

Has this ever happened in your home? Your child does something they are SO proud of and you respond with “How could you use all the ______?” or “Honey, you just wasted all those ______.” or “Please be more careful! … Continue reading →

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