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Missing Something: The Nature of Nurturing

Nature or nurture? Are some kids destined to NOT become parents?  Last week on a the walk home from the…

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Playing the Snow Day Make Up Game

I am from northern Indiana. We are used to snow. We crave snow in the winter. We actually get disappointed…

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Preparing for Preschool: How to Help Kids Learn Every Day

We all know the importance of teaching our children every day. Children learn from books and lesson plans, but they also…

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Game On! A Fun, Gender-Neutral Baby Shower

Coming up with a gender neutral baby shower theme can be fun and exciting. There are so many ideas out…

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Chicken Casserole: Straight From Grandma’s Kitchen

There is something about Grandma’s cooking that just can’t be outdone. Both my Grandma and my husband’s Grandma have the…

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Arithmetic Angst: (Not) Talking with my Daughter about Math

My oldest daughter started kindergarten this year, and among all the little papers she brings home, I’ve noticed a few…

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Kid Approved: Monster Bars Recipe

This monster bars recipe is one of those really yummy kid-friendly recipes that adults will like, too. While these are not…

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When Your Child is Spoiled (But It Isn’t Your Fault)

I have a one-and-a-half year old toddler and we joke that she is queen of the castle. My husband and…

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First Adventures with the Tooth Fairy … Gone Bad

Well, it happened. The first loose tooth in the family. My oldest daughter turned six in January, and her tooth was loose…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

These Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies feel like a semi-healthy treat because they’re made with oats and peanut butter. Don’t be…