Archive for Family
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(StatePoint) Being a parent can sometimes feel like your heart is walking around in someone else’s body. And while your instinct is to protect your children from any and all harm, it is also important to give them an appropriate amount of freedom to prepare them for the real world. “Parents will always have a [...]
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Daniel wasn’t doing well in school, and he was very busy. Every week, in addition to school, he had drum lessons, tennis lessons, chess club, swimming meets, religious instruction, and karate. Not surprisingly, he was up to all hours of the night finishing his homework. Daniel’s Mom worried because Daniel kept having meltdowns and she [...]
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This isn’t the first time my blog has gone quiet for an extended period of time. I thought I was doing pretty good keeping up with it there for a while. Then tragedy once again reared its ugly head. It is with much sadness and an extremely heavy heart that I let you know that [...]
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(StatePoint) Outdoor play is great for kids, but what do you do on those cold, rainy or blustery days when Mother Nature seems to be conspiring against you? “Most parents aren’t comfortable with the television or video game console acting as babysitter,” says Emily Kilpatrick. Vice President of the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL), [...]
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I was born in California. I lived there until the summer before 6th grade. I spent almost every weekend and much of the summer out at Grandma and Grandpa’s house up until then. Grandpa had named it Lackalotta Ranch. I guess he felt it was pretty small and insignificant compared to some. I thought it [...]
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My grandma is dying and it’s only a matter of time now. I’m trying to raise some quick cash to get Andrew and I to California before she passes. My reasons are two-fold. Obviously for myself and my child to have that closure, but also my mom will be there Saturday and I really feel [...]
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Happy Birthday, Dad. We miss you more than you’ll ever know.
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Yesterday’s Wordless Wednesday was a mobile phone photo my sister Amber sent me of her youngest. She had stepped away for a moment and he jumped at the chance to take over. I love this photo because I immediately decided he was looking for me. You see, since I live in Utah and they live [...]
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Dr. Linda Silbert is offering a Q&A teleseminar tonight titled “Let’s Talk About School” and did I mention it’s free?!? As I said it happens tonight and I apologize for not telling you about it sooner. It’s been one of those days. BUT you still have time to sign up and get involved. Go here [...]
