Tag: challenges
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The Faces Of Christmas
‘Tis the season to be silly. And joyful. And aware of life in its entirety. Smiles are easy to come by during this time of year. People–typically–are kinder, more thoughtful, and gracious to those around them because it’s understood that it’s a good idea. Giving is easier because gifts are so much a part of…
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What Can Possibly Work?
Life is exhausting on any given day. Combine it with unexpected challenges and increased responsibility, it can feel overwhelming. Quitting is never an option. Figuring out how to step up to the increased demands is the task that must be addressed. We’ve had the joy of watching three of our grands over the past week…
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You’re In My Way!
When driving to work, I leave with enough time to get there and still get things done around the house before I leave, This past week, I was surprised by an unexpected challenge. As I was driving out of our neighborhood, a family of ducks slowly made their way across the street, their progress only…
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Curious Rites Of Passage
Change constantly happens. In today’s vernacular, as children grow and experience spurts of learning and change, they go through what’s known as leaps, as indicated by the app, Wonder Weeks. They help you recognize that new behavior isn’t merely problematic; something is happening physiologically and mentally to help the baby grow. It doesn’t stop with…
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To Sleep–Perhaps To Dream
There’s something calming about watching a baby sleep. Life is turned off, there are no concerns or worries, and the rest is real. No carrying of burdens, no fretting over problems that have no apparent solution. Real sleep. Kolly, at almost three months, has a rhythm for her sleep. She naps when needed, wakes when…
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