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kids

Post image for Relinquish Your Power on the Things that don’t Matter

This post was first published on February 2, 2009.
I don’t share many parenting tips here, mostly because I don’t have a lot. I’ll venture into pantry organization or budgeting — but raising up the next generation? Now that’s territory in which I feel rather unqualified to write.
That said — I do have a [...]

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Post image for Crafting Rich Experiences for our Children on a Frugal Budget

In the last two years I quit my corporate job, became a full-time mom, and immersed myself in a start-up — and it has not been financially easy on the family. While we have embraced a frugal life,  my kids seem to notice nothing.  Occasionally,  they complain about being bored. My kids act up when [...]

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Post image for How to Travel Long Distances with Little Ones (and not go insane)

Several of you have asked me for advice on traveling internationally with small children – not the vacationing, trip-planning stuff, the actual moving from Point A to Point B stuff. I’m surprised I’ve yet to write about the nitty-gritty behind long, international flights, seeing as we deal with this several times a year.
So today, [...]

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Post image for 8 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day More Meaningful for Your Family

In just a few days, February 14th will turn on our calendars once again.  In many parts of the world, this means it’s time to think about celebrating Valentine’s Day.
I realize there are quite a few people staunchly opposed to this “Hallmark holiday.”  It seems to have been created exclusively by retailers looking to profit [...]

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I’m currently flying internationally with my family, so you’ll be treated to a few guest posts this next week, along with the usual Wednesday columnist. First up is my friend Megan from Sorta Crunchy. Enjoy!
There are days when this parenting gig is the best one on the planet. Giggles come easily, hugs are [...]

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Post image for 10 Questions to Encourage Engaged Parenting in 2010

As the last days of 2009 tick off of the calendar, many people are drawn to introspection and reflection. For parents, these last days of the year offer space to sit down and intentionally consider how you are working to become the parent you want to be for your children.
If you have a few [...]

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Post image for Big Trips with Little Kids: Yes, it can be done

The week of Thanksgiving, my family and I went to Paris.  It was the first time we’d ever taken a big vacation together, and it was so much fun.  It was cold, windy, and rainy, and the prices were exorbitant, but we had planned well enough and saved up enough cash to still enjoy our [...]

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