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Safety Telephone Number for Kids
by Chris Landry.What is a “Safety Number”? A Safety Number is a toll free number (i.e. an 800, 877, 888, 866 number) that parents can obtain so children can call home for FREE from any telephone in the United Stat...
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Here’s Help for the “I Can’t Say ‘No’ Blues”
by Kimberly Chastain.I hear it all the time. Cries from Christian women who want desperately to serve the Lord, but who feel overwhelmed. “I almost dread going to PTO meetings or church services anymore because I just ...
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Are Your Children Growing Up Too Fast?
by Kimberly Chastain.Each time our children graduate from one stage to another (i.e. crawling - walking, preschool - school, highschool - graduation) we as parents are excited and a little sad as well. We want our childr...
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“Renee’s Mommy is Here”
by Kimberly Chastain.I still remember the scene vividly. I was getting out of my car at the baby-sitter’s house and a little boy comes running out the door. The little boys begins to yell - “Renee’s Mommy is here!” I rem...
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Ten Suggestions For The Overscheduled Child
by Kimberly Chastain.Ever wonder what happened to the family dinner hour? Or for that matter the family dinner half hour? Monday is Soccer Practice, Tuesday is Piano lesson, Wednesday is Church Activities, Thursday is a ...
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A New School Year
by Kimberly Chastain.Depending on where you live school will be starting this month or next month. A new school year is usually exciting and scary at the same time. Most children won’t admit it, but they are ready to get...
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Family as as Entity
by Skye Thomas.As a mother, I feel that it's my duty to look out for the needs of each individual in the family. I believe that no one person, child nor adult, is more important than any other. Every single membe...
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"You Make Me Sick" and other things Parents Say in Anger
by Patricia Gatto.Maryann is so focused she's blind. She's slipped over the edge of responsibility and forgot the real reason she is working so hard. It's for her daughter. Being a single parent isn't easy. Between wo...
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Clean Slates and Fresh Starts
by Patricia Gatto.Hope, excitement and anxiety all wrapped up in fresh haircuts and new clothes. Pens, pencils and notebooks, the smell of a new box of crayons and a brand new book; it all speaks of such promise. It's...
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Backpacks and Bullies. Is Your Child Prepared?
by Patricia Gatto.As the flurry of Back to School activities subside, parents are left to ponder more pressing issues than notebooks, backpacks, and sneakers. Will my child succeed this year? Will his academic and soc...
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Pieces of Time and Pivotal Moments
by Patricia Gatto.Life is comprised of pieces of time sprinkled with pivotal moments. Sometimes these moments have immediate impact. Other times, they are slow to manifest and reveal their importance. But if you list...
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Beyond the Words, a Childs Voice
by Patricia Gatto.Voices have a way of falling into a pattern, not unlike the sound of constant rain. At first, the rain is obvious as it dramatically announces its arrival, and for a brief moment, you acknowledge the...
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A Minute Can Turn into Hours for the Child of a Work-at-Home Mom
by Patricia Gatto.In theory, working at home is an ideal situation. But in reality, it's difficult to balance the needs of your family with the needs of your clients. Phones, fax machines and e-mails have no common co...
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Are You Addicted to Your Children?
by Margaret Paul, Ph.D..Is it possible to be using our children addictively? Anything that we use to get love, avoid pain, and fill up inner emptiness can become an addiction – even our children! If your children are your w...
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The Importance of Teaching Children to Love Reading
by Paula Wilson.Alot of children today are not developing a love of reading that will help them be successful adults. As parents, our fundamental duty is to prepare our children for adulthood. We give them our lov...
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Study Shows High Pollutant Levels in Mothers Milk
by Dr John Roberts.There is no doubt mothers’ milk is the best food in the world for the babies. Unfortunately, mothers’ milk of today ain't the same as the mothers' milk thirty years ago. A recent study confirmed prev...
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Baby Expense: What To Do When Baby
by Adriana Copaceanu.As you probably know, baby expense should be high on your list of things to plan for, before the baby comes. There is no cheap way to have and raise a baby: it takes sweat, work, lots of cash, patien...
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My Husband Prioritizes Making Money Above Family Time
by Gary Hendricks."Money is tight, and my husband's obsessed with doing everything he can to make more of it. It's gotten so bad that he's lost interest in our daughter. He hardly spends any time with her anymore. Wha...
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Quality Time?
by Gary E. Anderson.From the book Spider’s Big Catch Gary Anderson www.abciowa.com There's a phrase that’s become popular over the past few years that fills me with wonder. That phrase is "quality time." We've all heard...
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Parenting
by Clive Taylor.This article on parenting is by a practicing relationship counsellor/therapist, and father. The following suggestions will be useful for any parent or caregiver who wants to improve their relationsh...
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Best Baby Shower Invitation Ideas
by Michael Oliver.The best baby shower invitation ideas help everyone to have fun without adding stress on the expectant mother. Planning for a newborn can be overwhelming to each family member, so providing the best ...
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How Can I Teach My Toddler to Share?
by Gary Hendricks.Helping your child move from breast breast milk or formula to solids is a milestone for both you and your baby. However, it can be challenging for some parents. Here are some tips and tricks I've com...
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Tips and Tricks for Introducing Solids to Your Baby
by Gary Hendricks.Helping your child move from breast breast milk or formula to solids is a milestone for both you and your baby. However, it can be challenging for some parents. Here are some tips and tricks I've com...
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When Parents Disagree
by Patty Hone.Moms and dads, are there times you think that parenting would be easier if you didn't have to make family decisions? Having a partner that is not in agreement with your parenting ideas or discipline...
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Choosing Baby Names for Twins
by Sarah Mitchell.Choosing a baby name for your new born can be quite a stressful decision. With thousands upon thousands of names at your disposal, you may begin to feel a little over whelmed. Well, for twins, you ca...
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