Teaching our Children to be Grateful

Teaching our Children to be Grateful

This weekend I went with my senior son on a backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon for three days. It was a wonderful to spend some quality time together, and to create an experience with him that we will both always remember. I was grateful that the death of my husband gave me that opportunity.…

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Keeping Children Well Fed

Keeping Children Well Fed

If your children are anything like mine, they’re always ready to eat! It seems that as soon as I clean up the dishes from one meal, my children are ready to eat again. Satisfying the voracious appetites of active and growing children can easily become a full time job! How can moms do a good…

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Pets Teach Children: Why Every Family Needs a Pet

Pets Teach Children: Why Every Family Needs a Pet #pets #family

Is owning a pet really beneficial to a family? Can pets teach children? Growing up, I was surrounded by animals: rabbits, chickens, a couple turkeys, multiple cats and dogs. (We didn’t live in the city!) When I left for college, I missed my pets terribly. I had never lived in a place with no animals,…

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