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Getting Organized Before School Starts
by Lisa pennington Family

Getting Organized Before School Starts

It’s time to start thinking about making the shift from the lazy days of summer to the more organized schedule of fall. I always hate to say goodbye to the ...
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Why Allowances Don't Work
by Annette economides Family

Why Allowances Don't Work

Have you ever wondered why allowances don’t work?We don’t believe in paying a child simply for being part of a family. We’ve seen too many grown kids who received paychecks ...
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How to Talk to Your Teen: Ask Questions
by Mark gregston Family

How to Talk to Your Teen: Ask Questions

Do you ever wonder if your child will be one of the casualties of the current adolescent culture?Do you worry that while you have had the skills to get your ...
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Getting Back into a School Routine
by Meghan tucker Family

Getting Back into a School Routine

The new school year is upon us and at my house, we’re ready to get back in our normal routine! Whether you send your kids off to school or homeschool ...
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Parents' Day: Celebrating Teamwork in Parenthood
by Erin mohring Family

Parents' Day: Celebrating Teamwork in Parenthood

Mother’s Day.Father’s Day.Grandparents’ Day.I’ll have to admit, when I heard about Parents’ Day, which is today, I thought it was just another chance for greeting card companies to make some ...
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5 Tips For Summer Vacation Photography
by Jennifer price Family

5 Tips For Summer Vacation Photography

A few years ago, I started making a book for my kids of the photos I took on summer vacation. They treasure them and frequently pull them out to reminisce ...
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How to Hear God's Voice Above the Noise
by Marla alupoaicei Family

How to Hear God's Voice Above the Noise

Have you ever wondered how to hear God’s voice above the noise of daily life?Sometimes we hear people say, “God told me such-and-such,” and we secretly wonder, How did you ...
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Keeping a Spiritual Fitness Routine for Kids During Summer Break
by Traci little Family

Keeping a Spiritual Fitness Routine for Kids During Summer Break

I’m not good with lack of routine. Some people thrive on spontaneity; I thrive on order and structure.Sticking with a routine for kids during your summer break can be challenging, ...
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Helping Teenagers Make Money
by Lisa pennington Family

Helping Teenagers Make Money

When it comes to the decision of whether to give out allowance or help teenagers make money through part-time jobs, parents have a wide variety of opinions. I’m the the ...
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Creating a Summer Camp Schedule and Atmosphere at Home
by Tara ziegmont Family

Creating a Summer Camp Schedule and Atmosphere at Home

Summer is well underway and parents everywhere are hearing two dreaded words: I’m bored! The experts say that it’s good for kids to be bored; in boredom, they become creative ...
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What's your Parenting Style? 9 Common Parenting Mistakes
by Brenda garrison Family

What's your Parenting Style? 9 Common Parenting Mistakes

Have you ever wondered what in the world you’re doing wrong as a parent? I’d venture to say not as much as you may think. Parents are often caught off ...
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Learn to Love to Pray
by Marla alupoaicei Family

Learn to Love to Pray

Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be performed, but rather as a privilege to be enjoyed, a rare delight that is always revealing some new beauty. ...
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Share the Gospel with Vacation Bible School
by Angie knutson Family

Share the Gospel with Vacation Bible School

The summer months are the perfect time to reach out to your community and neighborhoods with the Gospel. The kids are out of school, and looking for fun to fill ...
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5 Ways my Kids Earn Money over Summer
by Shannon mcavoy Family

5 Ways my Kids Earn Money over Summer

Summer break. It’s anticipated all year long, yet when it arrives, my kids soon become bored and begin asking when school returns back in session. This summer, I’ve made it ...
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The Road to Reading: Incorporating Books into Your Travels
by Mary prather Family

The Road to Reading: Incorporating Books into Your Travels

If your family is traveling this summer, it is a perfect time to incorporate reading with your children.In fact, leading your kids down the road to reading can be quite ...
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Teaching Boys Success through Time Management
by Stephanie perry moore Family

Teaching Boys Success through Time Management

Oh, Father Time—that ever-present, ever-passing, ever-dominating element of life.We can try to manage it; for certain, we can’t control it. Time continues at a steady pace that never changes. It ...
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