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Words will never hurt me?!

by Robin Dance

Written by contributor Robin Dance of Pensieve. I‘m embarrassed to admit it, and its truth pains me, but I’m almost certain the people to whom I’ve spoken most hatefully are my own children and husband.  I’ve wondered if I’m the only one who does this. Why do the people I love most receive the worst [...]

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Everyday Ways to Foster Independence in Kids

by Tsh

I feel that one of my main parenting jobs is to help my kids leave the nest knowing to look both ways before crossing the street, how to boil water, and that it’s a good thing to pay bills on time. How to be a grown-up, in other words. By the time my kids are [...]

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Adoption: Our Family’s Story

by Katie Fox

A note from Tsh: I love my assistant, Katie, and I love her family—and I also love their story. I found it worth telling, so I’m honored to have her share it today… “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” – Mother Theresa Next month, our family will complete a journey [...]

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When parenting means steering into the skid

by Megan

Written by Megan Tietz of Sorta Crunchy I closed the door to our bedroom, tip-toed to the far side of the bed and sat down quietly on the floor. From the living room, I could hear my four-year-old daughter screeching at me to come help her with her computer game. Here I was, the parent [...]

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What’s your definition of successful parenting?

by Robin Dance

Written by contributor Robin Dance of Pensieve. Mary Jane was the first person I ever hired, and I vividly recall her response to my question about her greatest accomplishment: “Raising my two sons to be responsible adults, both out of college with meaningful careers, considerate of and generous to others, and one now married and [...]

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Giving Your Children a Global Perspective

by Jamie

Photo by Peter Harris Written by Jamie Martin of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom. The world is changing. Technology has connected continents like never before. Within seconds, we hear about triumphs or tragedies happening in faraway places. With this amazing knowledge comes a deep responsibility. This is the world in which our children live. We [...]

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A Birthday Alternative: Less Stuff, More Fun

by Megan

Written by kids contributor Megan Tietz of Sorta Crunchy. September brings a birthday celebration in our home. Our younger daughter turned two this month, so I have had birthday parties on my mind. As I purged the toys in our playroom before her birthday arrived, I thought about how quickly we accumulate stuff. Thinking about [...]

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