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Pride Goes Before Tiny Bite Marks

I thought, probably with obnoxious smugness, that my wonderful parenting had something to do with how well my kids were turning out. That was before my son started biting. Continue reading

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Where Fascination Leads

Do a small child’s fears and fascinations have something to do with a uniqueness he’s trying to live out, a sort of “acorn” of destiny? Continue reading

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Respecting A Child’s Urge To Discover

Trust that kids can innovate and learn. Find out just how capable they can be. Continue reading

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How To Grant Wishes

Wishes do come true. Here’s a process to make your dreams and the dreams of others become possible. Continue reading

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Don’t Deprive Kids Of Risk

Say yes to more challenges. Continue reading

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Successful Teen Homeschooling: Two Vital Factors

Do you know what two elements are essential for homeschooling teens? Continue reading

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Natural Antidote To Bullying

Free play in nature builds cooperation, self-control, and appropriate risk-taking—exactly what’s needed to bully-proof our kids. Continue reading

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