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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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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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
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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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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Remember by Claudia Goodman Who will raise their voice for the family? Who’ll defend the rights of our liberty? Come preserve your own, in the srength of God and home. All who will rejoice in this privilege Let them now maintain freedom’s heritage Come with fervent zeal. Join us on the battlefield. CHORUS: Remember our
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Having Christmas on Sunday in 2016 may, at first, have seemed inconvenient. I understand. We all want to enjoy our family and open gifts and stay at home on the biggest holiday of the year. Upon thinking about it longer, what is good about having Christmas on Sunday? Well, most of all, we dressed up
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What advice do you have for parenting adult children? This is a big and very good question. I have three adult kids, but am new at this because they are only 23, 21, and 18. It reminds me of when I would ask my mom, who had eleven children, a question about potty training. “Well,
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Why do I post? – Because I want to spread the FACT that raising a family is rewarding, even though it is a mixed bag of hardship, pleasant surprises, pain, sweet love, disappointment and long lasting joy. – Because I would love to know that someone learned from my mistake or experience instead of having
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