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Fall Traditions: Carving Pumpkins and Decorating Cookies

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It's time for the fall traditions. For some, that might mean driving to the mountains to see the leaves. For others, it means going to pick out pumpkins and gourds. For our family, we love to pick out pumpkins at the pumpkin patch, carve awesome designs in them,…

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Saying Yes – A Parenting Experiment

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I don't like disciplining my kids. I do it, of course. As parents we need to set limits, boundaries, and teach our kids. But that doesn't mean I like it. That means I say "no" a lot. Or otherwise use a negative phrase when I need to get…

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Hand Print Thanksgiving Gratitude Cards

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While I encourage my kids (and remind myself!) to practice gratitude year round, there's something about November that inspires all of us to pay extra attention to the things we're grateful for. The kids, my husband, and I've been talking a lot about what we're grateful for around the dinner…

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DIY Thanksgiving Cards Kids Can Make

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I remember tracing my hands to make turkeys back in elementary school.  We'd color in our fingers to make the features.  And then we'd eat some sort of Thanksgiving lunch in the cafeteria. I loved making those turkeys.  It's one of those quintessential holiday kid crafts, no? But I've never…

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Fall Party Traditions If You Don’t Celebrate Halloween

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I grew up in a family that did not celebrate Halloween. My parents never bent on that rule, but mom made it an extra special night for my brother and I every year. We were never allowed into their bedroom to watch television, but on Halloween, we were not only…

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