Are Fathers absent or wonderful in YA Fiction?
What role do fathers play in most young adult fiction? If you read a lot, you’ll find most of them are absent. Why is this? Is it healthy?
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How to Teach Your Kid to Deal with Stress
This is the last week of school. Yipee!! (Yes, teachers are as excited about school being out as students.) However, that means for junior high and high school, we have finals. Sunday night saw a meltdown in my household as … Continue reading →
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How to Plan a Successful Family Campout
Here in the United States it’s that time of year where the camping season starts. I noticed it first last Wednesday when it took me an extra couple of minutes to be able to pull out of the parking lot … Continue reading →
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How to Survive the Summer Doldrums for Moms
It’s that time of the year, the children have either begun summer vacation or are counting down the days until they escape the confines of the classroom. As a parent and a teacher, I understand. I’m counting down the days … Continue reading →
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4 Important Benefits to Kids’ Theater
As I’ve written before, my family enjoys drama–the good kind. Theater has been handed down from my husband’s experiences to our kids. As I sat last night preparing to see a rendition of Fiddler on the Roof, Jr, by kids … Continue reading →
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4 must-have essential oils for every household
Ever wonder how to diminish the toxins in your life? These four plants can help you do that. They are natural, healthy ways to support your body.
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Courageous Young People Who Fly True
In the Dragon Courage series dragon riders have a saying, “May your dragon fly true,” but what exactly does that quote say? It’s a blessing much like a greeting or a farewell that indicates a hope that the rider or … Continue reading →
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How to Successfully Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Statistics show that only 8% of people who make resolutions are successful! However your age could either help or hinder you. Statistic Brain says that 39% of people in their twenties are successful each year at keeping their resolution and only 14% of people over 50. So, how can you keep your New Year resolution? Here are some helpful hints.
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How to Give Meaningful Gifts for the Holidays
Do you need last minute ideas for holiday gifts? Discover some meaningful gift ideas that won’t take a chunk of your pocketbook.
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4 Simple Ways to Make Everyday Places Special
You know what it’s like, that awkward moment when you step into a room to feel the tension so high everyone is tiptoing so as not to step on the eggshells. So, here’s how to have a place where people aren’t afraid to walk through the doors.
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