contests • travel • U.S. Travel
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 15th, 2024 | 2 Comments »
How do you teach your kids about equality, justice, and respect—respect for different cultures, points of view, and choices?
Family travel can present great opportunities to have natural conversations that lead to learning. And what a better combination for a vacation than one that is both fun and educational!…
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parenting • education
by Natalie Bracco on January 3rd, 2013 | 2 Comments »
Parenting—It's a simple matter to teach your kids things like going potty and tying their shoes; teaching facts is a straightforward process. But as experienced parents know, many of life's most important lessons aren't based on facts, they're based on character.
Building character in our children isn't a…
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mom • parenting
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 14th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
By Signe Whitson LCSW, brought to you by a baby clothes boutique
Round-the-clock internet availability and 24/7 cell phone access gives kids the opportunity to be in touch at any (and every) moment. For many tweens and teens, it is a thrill to be able to connect with friends beyond…
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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 2nd, 2010 | 7 Comments »
We all want to raise kids with high character—kids that can navigate life's circumstances and challenges with integrity. As moms, how do we teach them what to do if they are bullied? How can we raise them to be problem solvers? How can we help them to celebrate diversity and…
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