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Parenting Pointers: Self-Regulation

Motherhood Moments

For Stuart Shanker, the possibility of a truly just and free society begins with how we see and nurture our children. And that through parenting, we could change that “character” to be the sort of individual that the Victorians prized: a child who was disciplined, hard-working, had self-control and grit. How can reframing help parents?

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Book Nook - The Price We Pay

Motherhood Moments

The story centers on Zenetta Henchman, a teenage girl with a rebellious streak who is navigating strained relationships with her parents, difficult interactions with her teachers and complicated feelings about her faith. “When difficult conversations become productive, they improve relationships.” National Bestselling Author E.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Babysitting.

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Disney’s Frozen Opens Today (11/27) – Check Out the Official Trailer!

Saving Cents With Sense

My six year old daughter and I had the pleasure of attending a free media preview of Disney’s Frozen , last night, and we both loved it. Frozen centers on two sisters, Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa. The girls’ parents also die, which is not uncommon for a Disney movie. I found some of the underlying themes a bit dark.

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How to Say No When a Sibling Asks for Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are raised by parents to be nice to our brothers and sisters, to care for them and about them and to share with them – after all, they are family. Below are a few tactics to help you say no, if you have decided that enough is enough, and to help you remain sane and relatively guilt free while doing so! Only 1 day left.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas. Fortunately, my parents live nearby and my mom doesn’t charge us (whew–thanks, mom), but we have close friends who don’t have family nearby and would LOVE a gift of free babysitting. My sister in law is a former hair stylist and has given cuts to family members.

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Sunday Reads – Free Kindle Books

For the Mommas

Amazon is offering these books free for a limited time. Orphaned, the four sisters should have had each other, but over the past twenty years the hands of fate scattered each far from the others both geographically and emotionally. ” Download Summer of Firefly Memories to your Kindle or free Kindle Reading app.

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