The Compass of Values
Oct 14, 2013 | faith | 7 Comments
Since you spend every day-or close to it-with your child, I would guess you value family to a great degree. Whether you know it or not, you teach that family is important and you probably hope your child will grow to value 'family' as well. Every day your mission is caring for...
Building a Family is Work
Oct 8, 2013 | motivation | 18 Comments
How do we create peace on Earth? Create peace in the hearts and minds of each child born on this planet. I truly believe if we provide a solid family foundation before we send our children off into the world, and provide soft, trusted, respectful places to land when...
I Don’t Ever Give Up. I’m a Mom
Sep 16, 2013 | faith, motivation | 6 Comments
The role of motherhood has been pushed, pulled, and changed so much over the last 40 years or so that many of us wonder if we are doing it right or wrong. The way the world defines motherhood is still changing today. Mothers need to know they are important and that a mother's presence...
Patty Shukla Kids Music
Sep 8, 2013 | activities | 3 Comments
It can be tough to get kids moving when you are stuck inside. Patty Shukla Kids Music is a solution for you! This will get your little ones moving-and even getting exercise-while inside. I used these when I was too sick to really keep up with my kids, or when they needed to be...
Activities with Cardboard Tube Apple Trees
Sep 5, 2013 | activities | 4 Comments
It can be tough to combine learning activities for multiple ages of children. As a mom of 4 where my kids ages spans from kindergarten to infants, we have to get creative to make learning time successful. You can make seven learning activities with cardboard tube apple trees. From...

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