Category Archives: modern parenting

The Tragic Update

This is an update for those of you who read my recent post about Henry Granju (son of writer extraordinaire Katie Allison Granju), who was struggling to recover from an assault and drug overdose. Sadly after leaving ICU and moving toward what looked like a recovery, his health took a turn for the ...

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You Are A Good Mom. Really.

This is to all of you wonderful mamas out there, working tirelessly to care for your little ones and find some sort of balance in your lives. You are a good mom. Really. I've been told parenting is the hardest work that I will ever do and I believe it! I'll be spending this Mother's Day in ...

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Family Meetings

This past summer my family instated the weekly family meeting. This has been a rewarding routine for us, and I recommend it for all families as a way to stay connected, keep kids involved in decisions, and to create an intentional space to discuss troubling issues or behavior. It's beneficial for small and large families ...

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Four Easy Ways Everyone Can Help Haiti

Many want to help the nation of Haiti, but there’s still limited infrastructure to get the goods or volunteers to Haiti. National organizations are the safest bet: Text “Haiti” to “90999.” A $10 donation will automatically go to the Red Cross. Donate online at www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake. Many hospitals and medical centers were destroyed. Donate to Doctors Without Borders at ...

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