Tag: safety
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Hearing But Not Believing
We all have selective hearing. It begins when we’re children, listening to our parents or any authority figure telling us to do or stop doing something that doesn’t mesh with what we want. It doesn’t matter the decibel level or tone of voice used–if a child doesn’t want to listen, they won’t. We had a…
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Together–Wherever
I’ve had the privilege of raising six children; five girls, one boy. That combination inspired sibling rivalry–sharing isn’t a natural attitude for most kids. Fighting over toys, time, and personal treasures can be subtle or fractious, playful or powerful. I’ve been fortunate–my kids actually like each other and enjoy being together. That didn’t stop the…
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Protecting What’s Important
Melody has always had a sense of style and design. She used to color coordinate her dad’s outfits because he couldn’t pick a tie or shirt to go with a suit to save himself. She loved her options; she knew some things work better than others depending on the situation. She’s graduated from clothes to…
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Help From Unexpected Places
One of the joys of having three of our kids living in the same city as us is the opportunity to spend time with the grands when the occasions arise. Because we moved around quite a bit when our kids were little and never lived close to grandparents, my kids didn’t grow up with those…
Tip of My Iceberg 