Category Archives: A – Z Parenting Tips

Appreciate the Moment

No longer forward nor behind I look in hope or fear; But, grateful, take the good I find, The best of now and here. -John Greenleaf Whittier I sometimes find poetry hard to understand. But this piece from Whittier, which … Continue reading

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The Holidays – Bah Humbug!

Click here to see Claire’s take of the holidays and how she plans to make them better

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Halloween: A Time for Fun and Fears

Cowardly Lion: All right, I’ll go in there for Dorothy. Wicked Witch or no Wicked Witch, guards or no guards, I’ll tear them apart. I may not come out alive, but I’m going in there. There’s only one thing I … Continue reading

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The Start of a New School Year

The beginning of the school year can be a mixed bag of feelings: excitement, unease, nervousness, hopefulness, and more.  These are all normal feelings and sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is to listen with patience and without judging, … Continue reading

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