October 2, 2013
by Maralee
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It is a fascinating experiment to be initiated into some form of motherhood by parenting other people’s children. I had that experience as a housemom in a group home full of exuberant boys. Our guest post today is written by … Continue reading
September 29, 2013
by Maralee
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Come join the fun on Facebook or Twitter. If you want to know if I respond sweetly and compassionately when my children come to me with injuries, it might be enlightening to know that The Baby thinks band-aids are … Continue reading
September 25, 2013
by Maralee
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It’s Banned Books week! There’s lots of interesting info out there about what books have been banned over the years and for what reasons. We all know there are books we wouldn’t let our kids read until appropriate ages and … Continue reading
September 22, 2013
by Maralee
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Come see for yourself on Facebook or Twitter. The boys want to be The Avengers for Halloween. Bethany wants to be a princess. I’m thinking of dressing her as Thor and telling her it’s a princess. I think she’d go … Continue reading
September 15, 2013
by Maralee
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Come see for yourself on Facebook or Twitter. Projected high of 97 degrees? Summer is being like that guy at your party who doesn’t realize everybody else went home an hour ago. Summer, quit being a jerk. You can go … Continue reading
September 11, 2013
by Maralee
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My kids are pretty sure Grandma is a superhero. The other day my daughter was so frustrated with the behavior of her older brother that she yelled, “DANNY! I’m gonna tell Grandma on you!” She knows that Grandma will probably … Continue reading
September 9, 2013
by Maralee
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The other day a friend started a conversation with me by saying, “Have you ever considered having a ‘Dear Maralee’ column on your blog? Or a special Facebook page? Where people can write in to get your advice on parenting?” … Continue reading
September 8, 2013
by Maralee
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You can find us on Facebook or Twitter so you can laugh at us while it’s happening. Crazy. At the zoo- Bethany: I see snakes. I see lizards. They have ghosts here, Mom? #zoosarescary At Target: Josh: Mom, I think … Continue reading
September 6, 2013
by Maralee
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Too busy to read? Here’s this post as it aired on My Bridge Radio: When you’re raising a bunch of kids all at once, sometimes somebody gets lost in the shuffle. My daughter was upset the other day and I … Continue reading
September 3, 2013
by Maralee
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To My Kids, There have been a lot of surprises in life for your dad and me. There was a lot I didn’t know about what life would require of us and who we would need to be to meet … Continue reading