Building Our Own Seven-Second Delay
By: Cindy Durkee “What were you thinking?” “What did you think would happen if you didn’t complete the assignments on time?” “Did you...
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erina16
- May 23
- 2 min
Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First: A Gentle Reminder to Parents
By: Misty Boucher We have all listened to airline attendants review the pre-flight safety instructions. One of the things they tell you...
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erina16
- May 9
- 3 min
Say What You Mean– Mean What You Say– and Don’t Say It Mean
By: Cindy Durkee I remember gathering with families after a basketball game, discussing the joys and difficulties of parenting, a common...
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erina16
- Apr 25
- 3 min
Learning to Support Our Kids’ Disappointments
By: Misty Boucher A few years ago, my eldest daughter announced she was going to try out for her high school volleyball team. I...
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erina16
- Apr 11
- 3 min
Can a Parent Love a Child Too Much?
By: Cindy Durkee This was the title of my son’s essay in 7th grade. When I first read the title, I thought, “I’m sorry if I love you TOO...
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erina16
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Parenting Teens: What Happened to the Kids We Raised?
By: Misty Boucher About five years ago, a friend and I agreed to meet at a local coffee shop in our hometown. She had arrived about 10...
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erina16
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Keeping The Conversation Going
By: Cindy Durkee When my children were young, we created a tradition of each sharing a “Thorn, Bloom, and Bud” from our day during...
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erina16
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Coping with Parental Loneliness
By: Misty Boucher One of my lowest post-divorce moments came as I transitioned into single parenthood. I had three daughters under the...
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erina16
- Sep 20, 2022
- 2 min
The Humans our Kids Become
By Kristal Clark Do you ever wonder what kind of people your kids will become? Or if you are doing this whole parenting thing the right...
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erina16
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
Addressing Anxiety Around School Violence
By Kristal Clark It was 2:00 in the morning when I was awakened by the familiar grasp on my arm. I opened my eyes and there she was, her...
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erina16
- Aug 10, 2022
- 1 min
Transform your Negative Self-Talk
By Kristin Lyle Self-talk refers to the inner monologues and feelings that are a part of your unconscious mind. It is common for us to...
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erina16
- Jul 31, 2022
- 1 min
Healthy Coping Thoughts
By Kristin Lyle Healthy thoughts fuel our mind and body much like healthy food. While we want to sit with that pint of ice cream, we know...
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erina16
- Jul 22, 2022
- 2 min
Back to School Parent Guilt
By Kristal Clark I was scrolling through my emails, weeding out junk and paying bills, when I saw it. I knew what it was before I even...
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erina16
- Jul 11, 2022
- 1 min
"Oreo" Theory
Our You Have A Village team wants to challenge you to have more Oreo cookies in your life. Train your thoughts to be more positive with...
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erina16
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
When Our Children's Fears are Bigger than Us
By Kristal Clark While in a rare deep sleep in the early morning hours on Saturday, I was jolted awake by the sound of my frantic...
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erina16
- Jun 23, 2022
- 3 min
Managing Sibling Conflict
By Kristal Clark As I walked down the hall to say goodnight to my pre-teen girls, my 12-year-old pushed past me and slammed the door...
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erina16
- Jun 16, 2022
- 3 min
Learning to love with your child's perspective
By Kristin Lyle Last September, my two boys and I experienced a tragic loss that would forever change our lives. After their father died,...
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erina16
- Jun 6, 2022
- 3 min
Help! Our Kids are Struggling
By Kristal Clark & Kristin Lyle This year has been yet another tough year for our kids with school. We are each moms, one to five kids...
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erina16
- May 26, 2022
- 1 min
The Movie Results are In
The results are in! Encanto Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Luca Tom and Jerry Rone Gone Wild Raya and the L Sailor Moon Cruella Fantastic Beasts...
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erina16
- May 19, 2022
- 3 min
The Summer "Vacation" Nobody Talks About
By Kristal Clark I will never forget the day I first felt like the worst mom ever. Sure, I’d felt plenty of mom guilt over the years, but...
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