Married, With Children

 
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When single parents remarry it can be hard on children.  At times, it doesn’t necessarily matter if the child is familiar with the soon to be spouse, it signifies that the end to any hope the child may have had of their parents getting back together is officially at an end.  [...]

Date Night: Exercise With Your Partner!

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Every couple (and even single parents) needs a break occasionally.  It’s normal and a fabulous way to recharge the batteries. 

You don’t have to do anything expensive, something as simple as a walk around the block with your partner can pay off in gigantic amounts.  As a bonus, things like walking [...]

Adoption

Every few weeks or so, there seems to be a new story in the news or online that discusses the utter misery of any adoptees. We are apparently a miserable and confused bunch. (In the interest of honesty here, I am myself an adoptee.)

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Mother’s Day Handmade Gifting Tips

What really counts on Mother’s Day? Flowers?  Expensive jewelry? 
What does mom really want though?  A bunch of flowers, or the companionship of her children.
My mom recounts many of the gifts my brother and I made for her when we were children as her favorite gifts.  Never does she so much as mention anything store bought, [...]