St. Lucia Day

  Is there a certain Christmas tradition you and your family look forward to each year? Family traditions are important. Special celebrations promote a sense of belonging and security in a child. They also help a child identify who he is by the values taught by Mom, Dad, grandparents, and other relatives. Memories passed down…

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The Gift of Service

A friend of mine, a young mom with three children, wanted to find a way to serve others over the holidays. A number of wonderful options were available online throughout the community but weren’t exactly what she had in mind. She and her husband had chosen a to adopt a family through their church but…

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Making a List, Checking It Twice

Making a list, checking it twice…but it has nothing to do with naughty or nice. It’s to get me organized. I’m a list maker. I have a notebook in my purse at all times, complete with tabs to keep the lists in order; prayer requests, to do lists, books I want to read. The notebook…

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Reminiscing Thanksgiving

When I was a little girl, we celebrated Thanksgiving at my great aunt’s home. She would roast an enormous turkey to feed the entire extended family. My dad was always in charge of carving the bird. I would stand next to him, watching and waiting. He would slice off bite-size pieces for me to sample…

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WeAreTeachers Blog Hop

WeAreTeachers Blog Hop WeAreTeachers is sponsoring a Blog Hop showcasing educational toys for Christmas. I choose a favorite! Just hop from blog to blog to see the top toy choices from educators around the nation. Collect the clues at the end of each blog for a chance to win a prize! The Blog Hop begins…

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Thankful Hearts for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather, celebrating with thankful hearts. To grow an attitude of gratitude in your family, recognize both the large and small gifts in life. When we notice and point out the blessings to one another we set the stage for thankfulness. Be intentional about how you’ll portray gratitude at…

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Apple Pie, An American Favorite

For Election Day, what’s more American than apple pie for dessert? This recipe is a lot of fun for kids as it’s made in small foil pie pans. Enjoy! All American Mini Apple Pie 2 apples 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. water refrigerated pie crust Press crust into…

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Kids, Sleep, & Daylight Savings Time

November 4, 2012…Daylight Savings Time ends. One extra hour of sleep! Get your kids ready for the time change and a new bedtime routine. This and other vlogs may be found at http://www.youtube.com/BeckyDanielson. What’s special about the bedtime routine at your house? I’d love to hear about it!

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Halloween

One of the more common questions parents ask in parenting seminars regards discipline, more specifically for tips on parenting as a team. It’s great to see moms and dads looking for methods to improve their relationship, provide secure boundaries for their children, and become a united front for their kids. Halloween is a good time…

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Election Day 2012

A sign of autumn is election time. Ads are in full-force on the television. Yard signs and bumper stickers endorse various candidates. Mailboxes are flooded with political mailings. Emotions can run high in families and between friends. The whole process can be confusing for children. In discussing the upcoming election with your kids, take into…

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