Sometimes Less is More: Lessons From a 4-Year Old

There have been a couple experiences with my daughter lately that have taught me a lesson -- less is more.

The first one happened at the community easter egg... read more

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Better Communication

I have found that asking my kids: "How was your day?" or "How was school today?" is not enough. I usually get the "fine" answer. I have to ask specific... read more

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Get Out of Bed Before Your Kids Wake Up!

I always find that the days I get up at least an hour before my kids start calling "mommy," the whole day goes better. I have time to exercise and... read more

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Flying with Kids...No Magic Cure

I live overseas, so we travel quite a bit with our kids. About every 3 to 6 months, we load them up for a whirlwind adventure that usually takes us... read more

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LeapFrog Letter Factory

I have to admit I am not the best teacher for my children (thank heaven for school)! I also have to admit I am in my car way too much.... read more

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Love in the Details...

To keep our marriage going strong, here are a few of my ideas, most of which are regular little things:

* COMPLIMENTS: Compliment each other all the time. Reaffirm that... read more

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Thank You for Making Me a Mom!

Every Mother's Day, I give each of my children a copy of a favorite book to thank them for making me a mom. I write a special note to them... read more

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Benefits of Bedroom Sharing

I think bedroom sharing is beneficial. Although siblings may fight about sharing a room, many form close bonds and rely on having each other at night when times are tough... read more

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Make Homemade Baby Food!

I had my son December 2006. We started solid foods around 6-months old. I was breastfeeding and worked full-time. My family and friends would tell me I was crazy when... read more

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Keeping to Your Grocery Budget

I keep a spreadsheet on my computer with my grocery list. A day or two prior to shopping day, I update the list. I aways keep the staples permanently listed... read more

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