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Summer Afternoons

Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. ~Henry James Yes, Henry James did have children. So why did he think summer afternoons were so beautiful? My recollection … Continue reading

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An Attitude of Gratitude

“There must be more to life than having everything” -By Maurice Sendak It can seem at times that children today are more materialistic and expect that more and more be done for them rather than feeling grateful for what they … Continue reading

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Understanding Your Teen

“The two worlds, the one inhabited by the adult and the one by the teenager, can intersect in a way that can truly enliven and enlarge the perspective of both.” ~ Ellen Galinsky, The Six Stages of Parenthood What’s fun … Continue reading

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