August 11, 2014
by Maralee
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It’s almost time for the kids to head back to school. Around this house, that means it’s time for a refresher course in sex education. I’m a person who benefits from the routine of doing things seasonally, so we’ve settled … Continue reading
May 4, 2014
by Maralee
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The last couple weeks have been kind of ridiculous at our house. We are getting ready to sell our home, which is quite the challenge with five kids underfoot. I’m pretty sure before we get all the scratches in the … Continue reading
April 14, 2014
by Maralee
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*This is part of a series of posts on common concerns of potential foster parents.* Becoming a foster family will definitely have an impact on the children already in your home. Whether those kids are biological or adopted, toddlers or … Continue reading
March 20, 2014
by Maralee
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I love helping people problem solve parenting issues. It truly is one of my favorite things to do. This is one of the reasons I try to regularly write Parenting Tips of the Day and why I have the Ask … Continue reading
February 2, 2014
by Maralee
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I held three of my squirmy, jostling children close to me as I read them a bedtime story the other night. I picked a favorite from my childhood, “The Velveteen Rabbit” by Margery Williams. I was a child that loved … Continue reading
January 12, 2014
by Maralee
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Be part of the dialogue on Facebook or Twitter. Josh just used his siblings to Tom Sawyer his way out of cleaning the bathroom. I’m not sure if I should be disappointed or proud. #futureboss #motivationalspeaker My New Year’s Resolution: Start … Continue reading
January 7, 2014
by Maralee
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(You can read or listen. I aim to please.) Loving a little boy requires learning to speak his language. And for my four year-old, that language is dinosaurs. Just the other day Danny handed me a terrifying T-Rex toy and … Continue reading
December 29, 2013
by Maralee
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Come join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter. Putting a barely potty-trained toddler to bed means dealing with the impressive stalling tactics of The Boy who Cried “Poop”. Joel got hurt and was crying. Me: What happened? Can you tell … Continue reading
December 19, 2013
by Maralee
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The audio from my radio spot for the week: As my children know, it is finally the most wonderful time of the year- time for presents! As much as we work to help our children embrace the spiritual realities of … Continue reading
December 17, 2013
by Maralee
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Yesterday I was cleaning out my purse. This has become a fairly regular chore in my life once I ditched the diaper bag. I refuse to carry multiple bags everywhere I go, so my purse has to do double duty. … Continue reading