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True Praise, False Pride
“My problem with the Grand Canyon is Americans are too proud of it for my liking. The Grand Canyon was like that when they found it! And’s it’s not like it was hard to find.” (Ed Byrne) If you’re like me, you’ve already experienced some Christmas-themed reunions with extended family this week, and you’re likely […]
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Joy to the World
“I think the next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humor in it.” (Frank A. Clark) In parenting, a good sense of humor is a must. There are going to be times when all you really can do is laugh. A scene in the movie Parenthood comes to mind. Steve […]
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An Aptitude for Gratitude
Obviously, for those of us in the US celebrating Thanksgiving, this is a week to be grateful. For those of us like Jenny and me, with kids coming home from college for the week, we are especially so. Gratitude. We all know its importance. After all, it’s been cited as the emotion most strongly related […]
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Joy to the World
“We would never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.” (Helen Keller) There are those rare, seemingly perfect days. Everything goes right. The socks come out of the dryer in pairs. You get every green light on the way to work. Your children ask to go to bed […]
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ICYMI — 17
Because last week ended with the dreaded day known as “Black Friday” I chose not to post my usual list of links to things I found while looking around the internets. Still, there are plenty of things out there worthy of your time. For example, this Time Magazine article helps parents understand why our kids […]
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ICYMI — 16
I can’t believe it’s been three weeks since I posted one of these, loyal readers (all three of you). Time gets away from me sometimes — especially as we move into the holiday season. Nevertheless, have no fear. I have returned to share with you links to interesting things I found while looking around these […]
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Fun Ways to Cultivate Gratitude
If you’re looking for some fun and creative ideas to increase gratitude in your home, you’re in luck! These are simple ideas, but can be as elaborate as you want. If you’re the really crafty type, go all out. If not, no problem. Remember that the main idea is to cultivate gratitude and see all […]
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The Habit That Could Change Your Life
What if I told you that there’s a habit that you could start right now that would bring the following results: You would be more content. You would sleep better. Your marriage would be happier. Your overall health would improve. You’re probably either thinking, “Yeah, right” or “Pass me THAT pill!” Several years ago, I […]
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Are You Tougher than a 5th Grader?
“Parents learn a lot from their children about coping with life.” (Muriel Spark) Recently, at a school-related event, a car alarm started sounding. While the owner of the car began furiously fumbling with his remote to fix the problem, the adults nearby furrowed their brows and shook their heads in dismay. The children, on the […]
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ICYMI — 6
Most Fridays I try to post some links to interesting things I’ve found while looking around the internet. Glennon Doyle Melton over at Momastery did the ultimate kitchen makeover this week. It’s probably not what you think. Most of us know the old saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” What […]