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Weekend Reading for Busy Moms

June 5, 2010
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Kick back and enjoy some great posts from across the web about motherhood, family, nutrition and putting it all together!  Enjoy your weekend. From Well Grounded Life::  Eat More Veggies :: Meals That Make It Easy From Steady Mom::  A Good Start to Our Staycation From My Super-Charged life:: How Gardening Can Improve Your Overall [...]

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Life is SO Unfair! – Jill Savage

May 24, 2010
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So my 13-year-old son wants the world to know that he is the ONLY kid in 8th grade who doesn’t have a cell phone. I told him I was happy to tell the world for him. After all, I think it’s only fair for people to know how unfair Mark and I are to our [...]

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Adding the ‘Also Principle’ at Home

March 12, 2010
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Today I move on to the second principle in Devi Titus’ book, “The Home Experience”, the Also Principle. The basic idea for the Also Principle is to understand how the Lord’s rewards are received and passed on in your life through the application of this biblical attitude.  That is exactly what it pertains to – [...]

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Positive Parenting: Roles for Parents of Teens – Teri Claassen MSW, LCSW

March 8, 2010
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Parenting a teen can be an extremely stressful stage for parents. They often feel overwhelmed and sucked into the wild roller coaster ride of adolescence. This can leave a parent unsure of what a healthy role looks like. Why are these years so important? It is vital to remember that as a parent of a [...]

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Your Role as “Keeper of the Home”

February 25, 2010
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About a month ago I attended a wonderful gathering with a handful of women who were interested in gaining a biblical perspective on our role in our homes.  We were introduced to an amazing book by Devi Titus, “The Home Experience “ and seven principles that she sees as critical to the restoration of our [...]

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The Homework Battle Goes On…..Or Does It???

October 22, 2009
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It is the time of year when that dreaded word “HOMEWORK” becomes a daily battle with parents – or does it? Depending on the age of your children it can cause a lot of problems, drama and opportunities for your child to engage you in power struggles. Truthfully, a lot of how your child reacts [...]

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