Better Parent Pledge
- Dedicated Family Night
- Improved Communication and Conversation
- Education / Reading
- Physical Wellbeing
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Studies explore what having more than one child does to productivity, happiness
Lois M. Collins | November 25, 2014 7:11 pmOne study says having two or more kids makes moms and dads more productive at work. But a different study says after one child, happiness starts to decline and a third child won’t bring it back up much.
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4 things parents do that cause their children to secretly cry in the night
Gary and Joy Lundberg, FamilyShare | November 24, 2014 6:11 pmOpen your eyes to see what you are doing that may be causing secret sorrow and tears in your child’s life.
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6 ways for families to give thanks
Tiffany Gee Lewis | November 20, 2014 5:11 pmThere is no better time to foster gratitude than during this month of thanks and giving. We can take this opportunity to shape the culture of families toward one of appreciation.
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Teaching our kids that life isn’t all about fun
Erin Stewart | November 19, 2014 5:11 pmI want to teach my children to be grateful for all of life’s experiences, even if they aren’t all full of fun.
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Tips for living: 5 ways to help children write thank you notes
Janna McFerson | November 19, 2014 5:11 pmHelp your children understand the importance of handwriting thank you notes.
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5 ways to protect children from your car’s hidden danger
Emily Fotheringham | November 19, 2014 12:11 amPower windows are a modern convenience that can also be deadly. There have been at least 50 deaths, including one last month, and countless injuries involving power windows. What we need to know in order to protect our children from power windows.
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Kids fighting? Try “The Repenting Bench”
Linda and Richard Eyre, FamilyShare | November 18, 2014 1:11 amHere’s one simple idea that can cut down sibling rivalry, help children own their disagreements and teach children the valuable art of apology.
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Top 10 money mistakes new parents make
Suba Iyer | November 14, 2014 6:11 pmHaving a child is an exciting and exhausting experience. Even with the best intentions, it is very easy to lose track of finances or make unwise decisions with money. Here are some of the top money mistakes new parents make.
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When parents are desensitized, what does that mean for kids?
Chandra Johnson | November 13, 2014 6:11 pmA new study from Annenberg Public Policy Center this week found the parents who watched violence and sex in movies were more likely to let their standards for kids slide.