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Do Parents Live Vicariously Through Their Children?

April’s guest post from Monday about what makes good parenting had a line that said “most parents end up living their dreams vicariously through their children, or pushing their desires on them in the belief that they’re looking out for their child’s...

Win 2 Storybooks About Twins!

Eleven year old Paris Morris is already an accomplished author. I’m Having Twins is about getting ready for her new twin sisters, and My Twins are Coming Home relates the story of how she met the babies and what it was like to have them come home. If you have...

One Take on What Makes a Good Parent

(Editor’s note: today’s post is from April Davis, with a very strong opinion about what makes a good parent. Definitely a thought-provoking piece. Thanks April!) What is Good Parenting? Amy Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, has not just raised...

Make Valentine’s Day Memorable

(Editor’s note: please enjoy a guest post from Anna at Kumon, with some suggestions for making Valentine’s Day extra special. Thanks Anna!) Valentine’s Day is a chance for children to share their feelings with the people they care about. But how do you do...

FFYF: Winter Smiles Edition

Good Friday, Internets!  I’m all smiley here today because the weather is warming up slightly and I’m remembering what it felt like a year ago to be stuck on the couch with a bum knee.  Yay for walking in the very cold, slippery, and somewhat frightening...