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There is a saying that goes, “No acorn can grow in the shade of a mighty oak.” Whoever came up with that saying was not the parent of a special needs child. To be a parent, you have to be strong, full of love and wise. To be the parent of a special needs child you need to be twice as...
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So much of parenting just comes down to having faith. I have faith that my teenage man cub won’t look up porn when he’s home alone, because we’ve had that talk and he knows the reasons behind that rule. I have faith that if his friends make stupid choices when they’re out...
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Why are those two little words so hard? I NEED a glass of water, I WANT those new earrings. I NEED sleep, I WANT a manicure. Just how and where do you draw the line between a want and a need? To complicate matters even more, a lot of it really depends on your culture.
In America, most of...
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I was talking with a group of mothers this weekend who all have kids under six years old. They were sharing their concern with the new school standards and the lack of “play time.” I very much share that concern. What’s more important, that a Kindergartner knows how to...
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As we move closer to the holidays, many families are struggling with finances and wondering how they are going to manage. However, another reality many people deal with at this time of the year is a health crisis. Bob Livingstone, author of Journey to the Heart offers some helpful strategies if...
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Put meaning in the greening this holiday season. Want to make this a truly eco-friendly holiday for your family and friends? Our Kids Konserve's gift guide features the season's best non-toxic and sustainable gifts. Whether you are the...
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A Christmas Carol has always been one of my favorite tales. Ghosts, redemption, salvation, lesson learned AND the holidays? What’s not to love? So when I had to stay out of my house all day yesterday (thanks plumbers), I decided to treat myself to a little escapism and go see Disney’s...
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Der Joe:
My son's 4th birthday is coming up in June. We would like to hold it at a park this year. Do you know of any good parks to hold my child's birthday party in The San Jose area?
Sara T., San Jose, CA
Dear Sara:
I have done dozens of kids birthday parties in San...
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We’ve had a bit of rain at our house lately. Not literal rain, but the bad-luck kind. Man cub is having some school struggles. Tenth grade is proving to be tougher that we’d hoped. He’s trying hard, but still sliding down into the pit of “bad grades.” Then...
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The one shortage I can personally help out with is one of the biggest shortages we are experiencing today and that is the shortage of laughter. Mister Illusion Magic Company has what it takes to put laughter back in the work place, the home, the party, the event, the picnic, the holiday,...
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The one shortage I can personally help out with is one of the biggest shortages we are experiencing today and that is the shortage of laughter. Mister Illusion Magic Company has what it takes to put laughter back in the work place, the home, the party, the event, the picnic, the holiday,...
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Apparently the economy is taking a bigger toll on our lives than just impacting our wallets - it's also causing many Americans to postpone having future children.
Has the poor economy impacted your family's size? I'm putting together a story for The Bee on this topic and would love to talk to...
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Do you ever find yourself wishing that the road to parenthood came with a map? Or better yet, a guide book? That when you were given that little bundle of joy, you were also handed a book just for them? “Welcome to the world, here is everything you need to know to be the best parent to this...
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My son never really enjoyed Trick or Treating, but that cut off age seemed to come all too fast for me. Halloween is my favorite time of year, it always has been, but once my son became a teen, I found myself struggling to find ideas and alternative ways to celebrate other than going door to door...
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This year's Children's Celebration was a hit. A lot of families attended and we were glad that it was such a beautiful day! Thanks to everyone that helped to make this a successful event!
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