In Episode #3 of “Conversations With My Sisters,” Carol is introduced to our listeners. She is the second of the eleven children. Kristin remembers how they did everything together when they were little. In this conversation, Carol and Kristin discuss how sisters are a blessing, but what if you don’t have a sister? Kristin shares
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In Episode #2 Catherine is introduced to our listeners. She is the eighth of the eleven children. Kristin remembers how her birth brought a change to the family dynamics.
Catherine talks about her role as a mother and the importance of summer activities. She is very good at customizing the goals to each child in one-on-one discussions with each of her seven children.
Also, Catherine shares ideas for rewards at the end of the summer of learning.
Last, Kristin gives words of encouragement to women, no matter what season of life they are currently in.
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In Episode #1 Kristin introduces herself as the oldest of 11 children and shares details about her upbringing, education, and faith.
She describes the inspiration she received to start the podcast, “Conversations With My Sisters.” The podcast was created to share insights and experiences from herself and her sisters on being mothers in order to bring listeners closer to Jesus Christ.
Lastly, She shares a personal story about finding comfort in the scriptures during a difficult time as a young girl.
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I own a campground! I never dreamed I would be this blessed! Duncan and I have camped all over the United States and Canada with and without kids. We have been to so many different campgrounds! Never in a million years would I have guessed that I would own my own campground. BUT, now, I
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Family history and missionary work go hand in hand. Invite a friend to find joy in family history with a few simple questions. “It is all one work.” – Elder Bednar To Spread the Enthusiasm About Family Research, Ask a Friend: “Are your parents living?” then … “Do you know your 4 grandparents?” then …
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Piano lessons refine a child, teach self discipline, and develop a life skill that enriches the home and community. Piano Lesson Tips for Parents: Own a piano, not an electric keyboard, where the keys are so easy to push down that they aren’t exercising, thus strengthening their fingers enough to be able to play a
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Recently a reader shared with me how hard it is to find helpful and accurate information about raising children, especially special needs kids. That’s one of the reasons she and two of her friends created a site called WonderMoms.org. She writes: “Lately, my husband and I have been talking about what the future will look
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Sorry. THIS is NOT the ordinary: Tempe resident J.D. Shaeffer, will complete the Appalachian National Scenic Trail this summer in only 3 months and 11 days. The A.T. is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, nearly 2,200 miles in length. The trail travels through fourteen states along the crests and valleys of the Appalachian
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ROAD TRIP 2018 – 26 states (Focus on New England States) I have been in 49 of the United States. Just missing North Dakota! – camped 10 nights in a row, 13 total – drove 6, 920 miles We have our routine. Setting up, cooking and taking down camp is like our “farm.” Our kids
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J.D. Shaeffer has made it to North Carolina! Yesterday he hiked 25 miles. He has rolled his ankle twice but has jumped up. He is feeling great! Today is the beginning of day 8 on the Appalachian Trail. J.D. has decided to run when he can. Let me tell you why: After reaching a highway
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My blog is full of the ordinary, to bring some reality to the media. I am a great mom who makes mistakes, avoids cleaning, and can’t get-it-all-done, like most people I know. LIKE YOU, I am extraordinarily blessed with a great family, and opportunities to make a positive difference in this world, one day at
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We all make mistakes or loose motivation to keep going. Laugh about it and start fresh.
Many of us humans have been touched by anxiety in one way or another so it is a pertinent subject. My strategy, when I am feeling anxious, is to talk. I feel like I need to talk through things a lot. I am grateful for those who have been the receiving end of my “thoughts”
I know Heavenly Father hears my prayers. I have felt His love enough times, while praying, that I can picture Him REALLY caring about me. I am so grateful for to know that Heavenly Father is there for me. You need to know this for yourself. Pray. Ask Him if He is there, and then
Active listening allows a parent to connect with their child. Connecting skills keep your relationship strong. You want your teens to trust that you will support their development. Active listening communicates that you REALLY care about your child. “Listen earnestly to anything [your children] want to tell you, no matter what. If you don’t listen
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Will we see our pets in Heaven after we die? My kids have this question and many others have wondered the same thing. Sally, our sweet and loyal sheep dog black labrador mix passed away on Friday. Even though we have anticipated that day for a while, it was still so sad. I will be
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Wednesday – Discuss HARD topics with me, even Politics and Religion. – I am blessed to be able to discuss politics and religion (I have a lot to learn) with people from both sides. Sometimes the discussion doesn’t go very far because of, what Amy Wax calls, enforced orthodoxy. Her recent article “Are We Free
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It is easy for every parent to wonder, “What is my purpose?” as I did yesterday for example … and this morning, come to think of it. I have received a few answers that I would like to share with you because they will help you too. As a parent, my ultimate role model is
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– Upon calculating we haven’t had a stay-at-home, traditional family home evening for over 2 months! – So, yesterday (we usually try to have FHE on Monday nights) we didn’t let anything get in our way, arranging other important visits and obligations around an evening together as a family. – Agenda: Opening song (Adam chose
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When Duncan and I saw each other for the first time I was 23. Duncan was 26, a TA at ASU and about to get his masters degree in geography. I had been ward hopping, which you were allowed to do back then, and prayerfully settled in on University 1st Ward. As is customary, I
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