Few of us remember the days when a family sat down to dinner together. It was even a leisurely affair,…
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How to Handle Allowances and Chores
Recently a mom asked me what advice I would give her about allowances for her children and about the connection…
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Confronting the Comparison Trap
“She always gets to go first. You never let me…” If you’ve spent any time around kids, chances are you’ve…
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Cooking with the Kids: Lessons from Chelsia Rief
Today I am thrilled to welcome my dear friend and fellow Club31Women blogger, Chelsia Rief of Catz in the Kitchen,…
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Sibling Rivalry in the Tweens and Teens
Last week, we looked at the challenges of sibling rivalry in the earliest years. Today we move to tips on…
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Sibling Rivalry
One of the biggest challenges in every home with multiple children is that of sibling rivalry. Today begins a 2-part…
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My Kid is Famous!
This was a front-page headline in USA TODAY on June 7, 2018. It chronicles the story of 15-year-old singer and…
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Is a Whiny Child Driving You Crazy?
“It’s not fair.” “Everyone else gets to…” “There’s nothing to do.” “Why can’t I?” Please me. Cater to me. Make…
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You are the Parent, Not Your Child
We live in a child-centered culture. A culture that often says our primary job as a parent is to make…
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Night Fears and Pillowcases
A year and a half ago our grandson Mac, age 6, had to have a liver transplant. We almost lost…
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