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I’m-Not-the-Entertainment,-but-I-Still-Want-to-Have-Fun

I’m Not the Entertainment, but I Still Want to Have Fun

The day was wide open before us. And by wide open, I mean we didn’t have school. We were no longer tethered to packing lunches and getting to the bus […]

The-Importance-of-Connecting-with-Your-Community

The Importance of Connecting with Your Community

When my first child was born 13 years ago I was thrilled to be a mom and so in love with my son. My husband and I had decided that […]

10-Fun-and-Creative-Ways-to-Celebrate-Dad

10 Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate Dad

Every dad needs reminders of how much he is loved and valued. While you don’t want to forgo the handmade cards and the offbeat kid ideas, these 10 ways to […]

How-Motherhood-Made-Me-Appreciate-My-Mom

How Motherhood Made Me Appreciate My Mom

When I look back at each important moment in my life: the day I learned to drive, my graduation, my wedding, and the birth of my first child, she is […]

15-Essential-Items-Missing-From-Their-College-Packing-List

15 Essential Items Missing From Their College Packing List

When my daughter went to college, we used every spare inch of the space in our SUV to carry her stuff. It seemed like she packed her whole wardrobe, enough […]

Money - Saving Apps For Your Summer Vacation

Money – Saving Apps For Your Summer Vacation

Traveling in the summer can be very expensive, especially if you have a large family. Thankfully, there are many apps that can save you tons of money, whether you’re planning […]

Expert Advice About Changing Friendships During the Teen Years

Expert Advice About Changing Friendships During the Teen Years

Now that my daughter is a senior in high school, she seems to have found a core group of good friends. This is a drastic change from when she was […]

“Why Daycare Is Great For Your Kids”

“Why Daycare Is Great For Your Kids”

I’ll never forget the first time I dropped off my now-teenage son at day care. He was just three months old, but I had to go back to work and […]

Reducing Sibling Rivalry What To Do and Say

Reducing Sibling Rivalry: What To Do and Say

Few things are more important to parents than having their kids get along well together. Nevertheless, sibling rivalry is a fact of life for many families. As we approach Mother’s […]

Happy Campers Tips to Help Children with Their First Camp Experience

Happy Campers: Tips to Help Children with Their First Camp Experience

School will be out before we know it! You find the perfect day camp for your little artist, swimmer or scientist, but you’re worried because camp is unfamiliar territory. Help […]

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