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Popcorn Days
The other day I was having a really good “mom” day. I had gotten up before my children, read from a book that really helps to center me for the day, and had good conversation with my husband. I...
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You Are Your Child’s First Teacher: Great Academic Resources for Moms
As parents, and mothers in particular, we teach our children from the moment they are born. How to walk, how to talk, wash, eat, pick up toys and a myriad of other things, all while teaching manners...
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Book Summary: The Element
Title: The Element Author: Ken Robinson Basic Overview: Imagine a world where everyone knows their talents, feels fulfilled by them and finds joy in contributing to the world with their work, instead...
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Book Summary: The Turning
Title: The Turning: Why the State of the Family Matters, and What the World Can Do about It Author: Richard and Linda Eyre Overview: It is no exaggeration to say that this is a book that I have waited...
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Book Summary: Making Grateful Kids
Title: Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Builiding Character Author: Jeffrey J. Froh and Giacomo Bono Basic Overview: We all want our children to be happy. We have heard and seen stories about...
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Book Summary: Parenting with a Story
Title: Parenting with a Story: Real Life Lessons in Character for Parents and Children to Share Author: Paul Smith Overview: Firmly believing that everyone has a story to tell and that children learn...
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Book Summary: The 2 Minute Marriage Project
Title: The 2 Minute Marriage Project: Simple Secrets for Staying in Love Author: Heidi Poelman Overview: “Staying in love is harder than falling in love, no doubt about it” (pg. 20). With these words...
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Coming-of-Age Celebrations
My husband and I are constantly looking at resources for raising children. Of particular concern to us is enjoying our (soon-to-be) teenagers as we help them develop into independent, happy,...
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Successful Homeschooling in a Nutshell
There are as many ways to homeschool as there are ways to be a mother. I am still learning and growing myself, but I am often asked, “Where do I start?” In this article, I would like to share what I...
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Book Summary: Has Hollywood Lost Its Mind?
Title: Has Hollywood Lost Its Mind?: A Parent’s Guide to Movie Ratings Author: Chris Hicks Basic Overview: Chris Hicks has been a movie reviewer for both newspaper and radio for over 30 years. He has...
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Book Summary: Keep it Real and Grab a Plunger: 25 Tips for Surviving Parenthood
Title: Keep it Real and Grab a Plunger: 25 Tips for Surviving Parenthood Author: Julie K. Nelson Overview: With her refreshing sense of humor and a “let’s be real” attitude, Julie K. Nelson has written...
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Like A Boss: Why Women Should Read Like CEOs
David Fabricius, an internationally known speaker, once related a story at a seminar I attended that I will always remember. He grew up very poor in rural South Africa, and he noticed something...
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Book Summary: Daring Greatly
Title: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Author: Brené Brown A friend in my book club hates self-help books. (I love them.) So when I...
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Book Summary: Wife for Life: The Power to Succeed in Marriage
Title: Wife for Life: The Power to Succeed in Marriage Author: Ramona Zabriskie Basic Overview: Wife for Life is the best marriage book I have ever read—and I’ve read a lot of them! The author...
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Book Review: Mothers of the Village
Title: Mothers of the Village: Why All Moms Need the Support of a Motherhood Community and How to Find It for Yourself Author: C. J. Schneider Sometimes we think we are “Super Women”—or that we...
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A New Tradition for Family Gatherings and Holidays: FRED Talks!
**This article originally appeared on Raise the Good, a website of inspiring resources for families that “educate the heart” in fun, easy, and meaningful ways. Do you ever feel like your family...
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