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When do you discuss war and sexual preferences with children?

Our child goes to a Quaker school. There is a emphasis on peaceful reconciliation and peaceful conflict resolution which is refreshing. There is also a strong emphasis in truth and acceptance of everyone. This can be a challenge when trying to explain the rest of the world and all that is happening in it. [...]

Congratulations to our 2 giveaway winners!

Two lucky moms will be receiving free accounts of the phonics program ClickNRead! Congratulations Laura and Melissa and your children…I hope that this program will help you all in your learning journey. To all the contestants and to others who may not have seen the giveaway, check back here in September when I will be [...]

What’s your favorite breed of dog for kids?

Mine is unquestionably, without any hesitation, the STANDARD POODLE! Poodles are dogs with a sense of

a beautiful laidback dog standard poodlle
humor…that’s why they let us cut their hair in all those crazy dos. Now I know what you are thinking…why would I want such a frou-frou dog. I thought the same thing and I [...]

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Hello–I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for 8 years and have been
attempting to get back into the workforce in a difficult economy. I have degrees in public health and communications and have worked
as a researcher and wellness specialist in both the real world and in academia. I live in a small town, have a husband [...]

Dollars and Sense

Heading under a pillow?
Have you ever felt like this? It’s raining, and raining and raining.
You’ve been looking for work for months and all the news about your town says that the
unemployment rate is 12% or higher.
Are you surprised? No.
You’ve known this and have been watching the downward spiral for quite some time.
What to do?
Some days, [...]

Today is a Gift

June 16, 2009
It takes a lot of energy to remain calm and to remain nonreactive. Have you paid attention to where your mind has taken you from moment to moment through the day?
I did and guess what? I spent a lot of time clinging to memories and regretting what had already happened. If I [...]

Women Heroes

June 23, 2009
Blanche Rudolph had her hands full. She worked as a housekeeper and cook 6 days a week during the Depression. She was mother and stepmother to 22 children and her 20th child, Wilma, born June 23, 1940, was sickly. Wilma’s birthweight was 4.3 pounds and she caught everything. Unfortunately, she caught polio. The doctor told Blanche that [...]

Why are you UP so late, Mom?

When a group of women of different backgrounds, are asked the question,
What’s keeping you up at night? the answers are surprisingly similar.
They say “I’m worried about my kids” and/ or “I’m worried about money for my family.” They may be worried about health…but very seldom do they worry about their own health.
They are too busy [...]

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