Figuring out how to bond with your stepchild can create a great number of challenges for new families. While biological parents literally evolve and grow with their children, stepparents make the choice to become part of a preexisting family, interrupting whatever dynamic was already there. That ...
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Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage
You know the saying about losing your muscles if you don't use them? It's the same sort of thing with marriages. If you stop working at them, it's easy for them to lose their strength. That's why it's so important to make them a priority. Now, don't get me wrong, I love being ...
STEM: Building with What You Have on Hand
My husband is an aerospace engineer, so we often geek out over science things. In fact, the chances of there being a discussion about science and technology over the dinner table is pretty high. The other day we were out to breakfast and, as any normal family does, we started building a coffee ...
What to Do When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Talk
Parenting a teenager isn't easy. In fact, sometimes it's downright hard. While we've weathered a lot of storms and survived a lot of teenage angst over the years, I can honestly say that the times that were toughest for me were when my daughter didn't want to talk.When teens withdraw and stop ...
Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments
Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments You don't have to be a Pinterest-perfect mom to make these easy DIY Christmas ornaments with your kids!Easy Salt Dough Recipe 4 cups flour 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 cup saltPreheat oven to 325*F. Mix flour and salt, gradually adding water while stirring ...
Christmas in Savannah: A Must for Families
Christmas in Savannah, Georgia is magical! It is a beautiful city full of rich experiences, culture, and history. And fabulous to visit year round but is especially magical for Christmas. Whether you're visiting Savannah or live here already, you will want to check out some of these must-sees with ...
The Secret to a Strong Marriage
You know what Prince Charming never did for the princess? He never made her laugh. Ask anyone who has been married for a while what makes their marriage strong and successful and they'll probably tell you three things - great communication, mutual respect, and laughter. For us, communication and ...
Your Kids Will Eat Their Veggies… Eventually
As a mother of 3 kids, I have learned the hard way - with much stress and anxiety - that your kids will eat their vegetables... eventually.I was not born a hippie. I sort of evolved into one. I don’t look like a hippie either, whatever hippies look like. I look like a middle class mom with 3 ...