A Mother’s Day Tradition with Meaning
I created a game for our traditional brunch called “Mother’s Day Not-So-Trivial Pursuit!” I made a list of questions about our mothers and handed out copies to everyone.
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Don’t Forget to Phone Your Mother
Many women phone their moms daily and many wish they still had that opportunity. Those of us who still can call our mothers are blessed.
Read More »Disciplining Your Grandchild
I admit it—I’ve never been good at disciplining kids. As a parent, I was a pushover and if I had to do it over again, I’d try much harder to be consistent and stricter.
Read More »Children Need Rituals
Rituals provide children with comfort and security. They help children deal with change. They give them a sense of identity and an understanding of what is valued in their family.
Read More »Celebrating New Year’s Eve in the Kitchen
Spending New Year’s Eve cooking a gourmet dinner and reviewing the year.
Read More »Bring the Halloween Phantom to Your Neighborhood
I was walking in a neighborhood when I noticed a flyer on all the front doors with a poem about the “Halloween Phantom” who secretly drops goodies at neighbor’s houses.
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