I distinctly remember the first time my husband and I did a mini-getaway with our first baby. Gone were the relaxing dinners out, the go-where-we-want-when-we-want attitude. Instead, we had naps to adhere to, bottles to heat, and an overtired one-year-old to appease. I remember lying next …
What Children Gain When You Open Up: The Power of Story
"Do you have any more stories?" they say. I'd already told them about how my husband and I met; I'd told them about the first time he said I love you. ("Why were you at a park at night?" they ask. "Because you can do awesome stuff like that when you're in college," I answer.) So I launched …
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A Less-Entitled, More-Wholehearted Approach to Kids Birthdays
Our three kids stared up at the presents I'd wrapped and set on the fridge—ready and waiting for our middle child's birthday the next day. "Four presents!" our oldest exclaimed. "That's more presents than I've ever had in my LIFE!" A part of me balked at that—he's certainly had more than …
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42 Ways to Make Your Kids Feel Absolutely Loved
From down the hallway, I could only see his feet. I could tell that my husband was kneeling down, and I heard his voice as I dabbed on some concealer. "Do you guys know how much we love you?" he said to our kids. "We love you more than anything. We love you no matter what. If someone isn't nice to …
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If You Want to Bring Happiness to the World… {Printable}
It's a simple low-five... (pictured above) A conversation between cousins... It's the gift of bubbles... And the power of a role model... It's a handstand contest among siblings and nieces... A rest on the paddle board while the uncle you idolize does all the hard work... It's a …
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4 Actionable Tips to Help You FINALLY Print Your Photos
I watch her from the kitchen as I chop veggies. It's early evening, time to prep dinner. She's up on tip toes, arms outstretched, purposefully grasping for something on a shelf higher than she can get to. I'm about to stop her; mama instinct has me worried she'll start climbing the furniture …
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