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FFYF: Serene Picture Edition

Good Friday, Heroes! Today for Fun For Your Friday I bring you a lovely picture that is calm and serene. Because that makes me happy on a Friday. What makes you happy? You’re welcome. Welcome to the March 18, 2011 edition of fun for your friday. Unfortunately,...

3 Reasons Parents get Frustrated with Children

Last week I shared the story about me getting angry with the older boys and taking a time out by leaving the house for a while. It wasn’t a fun day, but things worked out better than I would have predicted. John’s comment under the post really got me...

How To Buy Eye Glasses for Kids Online

(Today’s guest post is provided by Patricia Campbell. I’ve never purchased eye glasses for my boys, but we’re getting eye exams soon so this is timely information. Thanks, Patricia!) Children may be prescribed glasses for far-sightedness,...

FFYF: Happy Reunion Edition

So, yesterday the older boys arrived home from spending the week at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. Last week the younger boys had their turn. Other than fifteen minutes of transition time, the boys have effectively had two weeks apart from one another. They...

Hero In Parenting: City Chic On A Farm

One of the great things about the Heroes In Parenting program is highlighting heroes, and I’m super proud of today’s nominee: Sherry Martz. (She has no idea that I’m putting her up for this. Heh, heh, heh.) I met Sherry a couple of years ago at a...