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5 Things That Helped Us Raise Amazing Kids
OK, so from the outset, I need to give this article a disclaimer. "We are NOT perfect parents". Not. Even. Close. But, somehow and against all odds with two slightly...
5 Things That Helped Us Raise Amazing Kids
OK, so from the outset, I need to give this article a disclaimer. "We are NOT perfect parents". Not. Even. Close. But, somehow and against all odds with two slightly...

Why You Should Read Out Loud To Your Big Kids Too
We all know that it's good to read to our kids when they're little. It helps them develop language, recognise words, and gets ready for kinder and school. What is less known...
Why You Should Read Out Loud To Your Big Kids Too
We all know that it's good to read to our kids when they're little. It helps them develop language, recognise words, and gets ready for kinder and school. What is less known...

25 Things I Need To Teach My Son
Raising kids is a challenge in our modern era. More so than ever before as we learn from the past and re-shape the future. Parents of girls face countless obstacles...
25 Things I Need To Teach My Son
Raising kids is a challenge in our modern era. More so than ever before as we learn from the past and re-shape the future. Parents of girls face countless obstacles...

3 Ways to Emotionally Connect With Your Child
It's a busy, crazy world and our culture sometimes makes the effort of connecting fully with our kids a difficult chore. It's okay, I get it. But in doing my...
3 Ways to Emotionally Connect With Your Child
It's a busy, crazy world and our culture sometimes makes the effort of connecting fully with our kids a difficult chore. It's okay, I get it. But in doing my...

Why You Shouldn't Tell Your Kids To Say Sorry
As one does, the other day I was watching the kids playing on the local playground. There were other kids there and at one point while climbing a ladder, a small...
Why You Shouldn't Tell Your Kids To Say Sorry
As one does, the other day I was watching the kids playing on the local playground. There were other kids there and at one point while climbing a ladder, a small...

10 Skills Dads Must Teach Their Kids
Thanks for the wisdom, Dad. 1. Life Is About Balance Too much of any one thing can be unhealthy. 2. The World Doesn't Revolve Around You Having a...
10 Skills Dads Must Teach Their Kids
Thanks for the wisdom, Dad. 1. Life Is About Balance Too much of any one thing can be unhealthy. 2. The World Doesn't Revolve Around You Having a...