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Andrew Soloman's proposal, in his recent book, is that being exceptional is at the core of the human condition. Our differences are what unite us.
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A recent family gathering came on the heels of a large appliance purchase. During an evening of conversation and play, The Box which had contained ...
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Six-month-old granddaughter Emmy has alot to say, but most people around her would never know it.
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While I adore family trips and the love that they rekindle among parents and their kids, there is also a time for a trip for mom and dad. Alone. ...
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Human beings operate most confidently when we know the limits. Suffering from a fear of heights, I can only enjoy a mountainous scenic overlook whe...
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The stereo blares “76 Trombones” as the marchers step in line. Is it the annual Independence Day Parade? Nope. It’s your own family marching dow...
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When Sarah glanced in the backseat from her car’s rearview mirror, she saw a sight that amazed her. Her two preschool-aged children, so often enga...
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Keep Calm and Carry On was penned on a propaganda poster produced in England during the beginning of World War II. These words were intended to en...
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In our youth, our knees don’t creak. Our sleep is largely undisturbed. Our energy is boundless. And most importantly, a universe of possibility awa...
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There’s one resource every parent needs: a close friend or family member to stand beside them in the trenches.
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Moms and dads capture the history of their children’s lives with photographs.
- Added: Oct 29, 2013
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All sorts of magical things occur when parent and child curl up together with a good book.
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By now many of us have already made New Year’s Resolutions.
- Added: Oct 29, 2013
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A dad of three little boys recently blogged about his frustration with middle-aged people telling him he should “cherish this time” with his kids, ...
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The human family provides a great laboratory for learning about what works—and what doesn’t—in relationships.
- Added: Oct 29, 2013
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Time drags for kids who don’t have awareness of the passing days. While seasons rush by in a blur for busy adults, young children may feel that wi...
- Added: Oct 29, 2013
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His greatest desire is to beat his dad, and most of the time he succeeds.
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Children who learn laughter as a lifetime habit learn it from their parents.
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From our first breath, we seek connection.
- Added: Oct 28, 2013
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Thank goodness for the protective urge that compels parents to keep their children safe. None of us would reach adulthood without those loving arm...
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During the vulnerable seasons of our lives—early childhood, illness and old age—we depend on the help of caregivers.
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But for toddlers, the tipping point is always just within reach.
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Those first challenges are tough for parents.
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Good dads know that life is too precious to waste on mediocre efforts.
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