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Complete
We are pretty sure our family is complete after our third baby is done cooking. My husband was pretty certain we were done with two, and I had to convince him for a third. But how do you know that you are done having children?
Jun 30, 2015
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Helping Children Cope when Grandparents Age
As time passes, grandparents, just like parents, age. And even though parents may seem perpetually “old” to children, a grandparent’s aging process may be much more noticeable to them. Grandparents aren’t as active as a parent; they may tak...
Sep 1, 2009
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Easy Ways for Kids to Earn Money
The best way to learn the value of a dollar is to earn it yourself. Kids needn’t wait until they are 16 to start a job! Here are some practical ways they can begin earning money on their own!
Oct 27, 2015
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Help! I Think My Mother-in-Law Hates Me
When it comes to the often-feared relationship with a mother-in-law (MIL,) busting down barriers and even building a friendly camaraderie often take time, patience and persistence.
Nov 1, 2011
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Every Parent’s Fear
Ian darted past me and I lunged for him. He was too quick, though, and ran up the walkway. I limped after him fast as I could on my bad knee.
Apr 1, 2011
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Don’t Compare
Attention parents: If your children are as different as night and day, raise your hand! And if you’ve ever compared your child to another, raise your other hand!
Mar 1, 2011
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Signs Your Child Is Over Scheduled
Parents often spend their nights and weekends at one event or another and driving all over town to drop the kids off at this practice or that lesson, leaving them feeling drained, annoyed and tired.
Mar 24, 2014
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Surviving Your First Year as a Stay-at-Home Mom
You’ve taken the plunge into the zany SAHM (stay-at-home mom) pool.
Mar 27, 2017
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Host a Summer Book Club in 5 Easy Steps!
Summer’s here and the living is easy. No more teachers, no more books…While a break from the rigors and routine of the school year is beneficial, we’ve all heard about the “summer slide” or “summer brain drain” that many students experience...
May 26, 2014
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Foster Care in Kansas City
The greatest need is for foster parents, like Jonathan and Rachel Boese, who have a heart to care for sibling groups, teenagers and children with special medical and behavioral needs.
Oct 22, 2016