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10 Other Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table

Posted in Nutrition & Fitness, Relationship & Family, tagged , , , , , on July 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Having family dinner every night may be hard for most families nowadays. But if you can manage it on most nights, then you’ll enjoy the benefits.

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24 Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table

Posted in Nutrition & Fitness, Relationship & Family, tagged , , , , , on July 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Eating together is good for you and your family. Make time and find the energy to make home-cooked meals and sit down and eat together more often. Researchers have found many benefits to home-cooked meals.

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A Parent’s Prayer

Posted in Relationship & Family, Spiritual & Mental Health, tagged , , , , , on April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I came across A Parent’s Prayer recently and I really liked it and wanted to share it with you. This prayer has excellent advice for parenting children and I read it often to remind me to have patience and courtesy when interacting with my children.  I personally have a hard time being patient when I [...]

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Ideas for Decorating Easter Cookies

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , on March 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »

One thing that makes Easter extra special are decorated Easter cookies. Here are some tips on putting smiles on the faces of your little ones or friends this Easter season.

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Cooking with Kids – An Educational and Rewarding Activity

Posted in Learning Through Play, Nutrition & Fitness, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on March 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Having your child help prepare dinner is a great way to spend quality time together but it can also be very educational. Children are naturally curious and like to ask a lot of questions so this is a good time to introduce them to a variety of healthy food choices. Not only can you teach [...]

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Mom Tip: Keeping the Peace

Posted in Mommy Minute, Parenting Solutions, Relationship & Family, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on March 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I set aside 1 hour each night with each of my children doing their favourite hobby. This individual quality time is essential in keeping peace in our family; otherwise they compete for my attention.
This week’s mom tip is from Kara
 
Mom Tip of the Week is a collection of tips shared by parents from our Devoted [...]

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15 Ways to Connect with Your Child this Winter

Posted in Relationship & Family, tagged , , on January 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

When its too cold to go outside have a mini party with music, food and indoor games – we have a Wii Party and compete against each other in Wii Sports.
Go for a hike. Enjoy the view and the company.
Start a project. Build a fort out of large boxes and paint.
Play a board or card game. Kids like [...]

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