Happy Holidays
Christmas morning came early when three small children roamed our house. They are teenagers now, so we’re happy if they wake up before lunch. When they were little they pounced on me at 4 a.m., jarring me from slumber. “Let’s open the gifts,” they’d holler.
Hey,” I’d say, trying to remember where I was, “It’s December 4th. Christmas...... >Read More
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The Great Escape
Back in college I had a particular professor we named “Dr. Snooze.” We weren’t trying to be mean. The fact of the matter was his monotone drone sent our eyelids southward. Naturally, one of our favorite things to hear from him was “Class dismissed,” especially if it was another one of his unmemorable late-night lectures.
Today,...... >Read More
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Holiday 911
Every year, precisely on October 1st, my body triggers a programmed response that reminds me of the approaching season. Suddenly, my world changes: The air is colder, the days are shorter, leaves are falling; and for some reason it’s easier to stay in bed in the morning.
Familiar experiences resurface… The aroma of a cold weather dinner...... >Read More
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Help your teen clean up his language
“Mom, why do teenagers use swear words?” innocently asks ten year old Kaytie. This child’s question is one that many parents ask themselves, their friends and families virtually every day. Whether overhearing a teen talking on the phone, chatting with a friend in the basement, or in the heat of an argument between siblings, parents of teens...... >Read More
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Grovin’ and Movin’ – The Secrets to Successful Relocating
You can always recognize the long anticipated signs of spring. Spring marks the arrival of new blooms and the return of our friends in nature. Another common sign that spring has officially sprung is the unmistakable new crop of ‘for sale’ signs popping up on front lawns all over town. Embarking upon a new relocation adventure, families...... >Read More
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Connecting at Christmas
My girls still speak of that Christmas when our goal kept us connected. It seemed like the busy season always scattered our family in activities and left us feeling disconnected from one another. As a Christian parent I felt it was my duty to pull us together – somehow.
In this effort three years ago, I was talking to my... >Read More
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‘Tis the Season to Learn?
I love the Christmas season – it is always magical for me, even at mid-life. I have always made the Advent season special at my house. My Christmas enthusiasm for the holidays has spread on to my children and they still can’t wait until we set up our tree the Monday after Thanksgiving.
I try to make the holiday season a... >Read More
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Halloween Alternatives
Many people these days choose to opt out of the traditional Halloween... >more
Creative Christmas Gift Ideas
Oh no! Christmas is almost here!
Have you ever had a difficult time... >more
Connecting Through Technology
