by Chris Molnar | Feb 9, 2012 | Family Builder, Parenting
Valentine’s Day is devoted to the celebration of romance, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a fun celebration for the entire family. For the most part children merely have a small party at their public school celebrating Valentine’s Day by giving and receiving cute...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 19, 2011 | Thoughts from Amy
I had a moment of inspiration the other day after yet anOTHer argument between the boys. Because seriously…there’s only so many times I can stand listening to the same. old. conflicts. After getting angry myself (and having to take me on a cool-down walk...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 16, 2011 | Parenting
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...
by Amy LeForge | May 11, 2010 | Relationship
(Editor’s note: Please welcome Caitlin Douglass, who has some experience with long-distance family relationships and some strategies for staying close to relatives you don’t see as often as you’d like.) When you hear the words conference call, you...
by Amy LeForge | Feb 2, 2010 | Relationship
Growing up, I didn’t get along well with my brother. Two years younger than me, we were constantly competing for attention and the rivalry was pretty intense. Seriously intense. I hated him with passion, and it wasn’t until we were both out of the house...