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Trusting Teens Can Be Hard

There are different kinds of trust that we offer our children over time. For example, there’s the trust that a child will do her chores responsibly, and trust that he won’t play with matches and set the house on fire. Now that the boys are older, we’re dealing with...

Japan Still Needs Our Help

Hello Heroes! We all know of the devastation that Japan suffered with the earthquakes and tsunami, and that suffering continues. Japan needs our help! Donate to the American Red Cross to help rebuild Japan just like Andrew Liveris ($6 million), New York Fashion House,...

FFYF: Staring Guinea Pig Edition

Each of the younger boys got his very own Guinea Pig last evening. They’re going to learn all about their new pets and show them at the fair this summer. Very exciting! It was especially dramatic because up until midday yesterday, the plan was only for Captain...

Shameless Self-Promotion: Help Me Win a Contest

I don’t normally do this, so if you’re new to the site no worries. I usually just share articles and refrain from pestering you for anything. This one’s different though. LaunchKarma is giving away a 6-month membership to a service called...