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  1. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Chasing the Dream: Be present with your dreams

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jan 9, 2013
    It’s so easy to get caught up in our future plans. But along the way, doing so can leave us unappreciative of the present. Don’t let...
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    Practicing Gratitude: Note cards and joy

    By Nichole Beaudry on Oct 29, 2012
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    When was the last time you sat down with a pen and paper, wrote a note to a friend and dropped it in the mail? There's something...
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    Practicing gratitude: 10 Simple ways to show gratitude to your kids

    By Nichole Beaudry on Jun 4, 2012
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    We all love to feel important and appreciated and children are no exception. Here are some simple, but powerful ways to make your...
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    If you're grateful and you know it, write a note!

    By Nichole Beaudry on Feb 20, 2012
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    Thank you notes are a lovely way to show others that you truly appreciate them. By teaching our kids why and how to write them,...
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    Rocky Road and Rainbows: Losing a father and appreciating life

    By Nichole Beaudry on Feb 13, 2012
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    I lost my father before I even had the chance to know him. Although I have no real memories of him, he managed to leave me with the...
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    Monday Mom challenge: Have more fun this fall

    By Jen Klein on Oct 17, 2011
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    The kids are settled into school and the household routine is chugging along. It’s not quite the November/December holiday crazy...
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    How to celebrate your relationship

    By Alison Bills on Feb 10, 2011
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    It's the season of love -- what better time to celebrate your relationship than now? Here's a variety of tips and ideas to flatter...
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    Help your kids learn to be thankful

    By Jen Klein on Nov 25, 2010
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    With Christmas ads already inundating the airwaves, it can be difficult to set the right Thanksgiving tone with your children. The...
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    How to create holiday traditions with your kids

    By Jen Klein on Nov 23, 2010
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    When your children think back on their formative years, what holiday traditions will they remember? Will they remember the serious,...
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    Monday Mom challenge: Be grateful AND appreciative

    By Jen Klein on Nov 22, 2010
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    It’s that time of year. Thanksgiving and the December holidays are rapidly approaching and it’s time to count our blessings for the...
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    Make every day a thanks-giving day

    By Jen Klein on Nov 17, 2010
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    The winter holiday season is a pressure-filled time of year, both emotionally and physically. As a mom, it can be particularly...