Tag: parenting
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The Kindred Spirit
What do you do when your five-year-old takes the “if your friends jumped off a bridge” metaphor literally? You climb up the railing, hold her hand, and leap. Meet the Kindred Spirit: my creative, molasses-cookie-baking, stubborn-as-a-mule daughter who reminds me every day that being “brave” often starts with a single splash.
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A Life Transformed
The author reflects on discovering The Five Love Languages through a church sermon, which transformed their approach to parenting a moody child. By applying the love language of physical touch, the child’s behavior improved significantly. This experience ignited a deeper exploration of love and its expressions, leading to further readings on the topic.
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Trick or Treat Alternatives
As Halloween approaches, many parents seek alternatives to traditional trick or treating. Options like harvest parties, homemade baking, game nights, and movie evenings can create memorable experiences centered on family and fun.