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Parenting: How to Teach Kids to Make Their Own Breakfast

I'm a big believer in tasks and chores. I'm pretty much a die-hard Momma Drill Sergeant, handing out orders and jobs to anyone in my path. We've handed out a small list of "duties" and responsibilities to my 7-year-old, but I have a favorite: he takes care of his…

Parenthood: Raising Responsible and Service-Oriented Children

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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 4th, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Parenthood—My 10-year-old son has entered the tween phase where he, on a regular basis, says: "I can't wait until I'm 18 and I can do whatever I want." Even though I didn't want to burst his bubble by telling him that no one ever really gets to do whatever…

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