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My Dearest Children…

Adoption at any age can be beautiful, scary, intimidating and intriguing. But, when you adopt older children, it can be messy. When you adopt an older child, you have to be willing to adopt all the baggage that comes with their past. You must be willing to love them in spite of the anger and…

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5-Year-Old Games for Kids

When you think of games for kids, your favorite childhood board games might come to mind. Popular games such as Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Memory and Go Fish have spanned generations of families. They’re the board games children cut their teeth on before playing more complicated games such as Monopoly and Scrabble. But there are also many fun games that don’t come in a box.

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Winter Party Games for Kids

With winter comes the winter holidays, and parties are a big part of many of those holidays. Since the weather outside often gets frightful, in the winter, these parties are most often held indoors. Still, this does not mean you have to limit your fun to quiet indoor games. Children, in particular, love to play games in the snow. Or, if you stick to the indoors, there are plenty of games you can play that are fun.

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Birthday Games for Girls

Girls and boys are different. While there are always exceptions to the rule, it’s almost a given that a little girl’s birthday party is going to be different than a little boy’s birthday party–right down to the decorations and the games. Think about what your daughter loves to do, and choose birthday games for your birthday party that will delight the birthday girl and her female friends.

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Valentine’s Party Games for Older Kids

Every February 14, lovers of love have the opportunity to express their feelings of devotion when they celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. In elementary school, this holiday is typically marked by the exchange of cheery Valentine’s cards. While this practice falls by the wayside as children age, older pupils can still enjoy Valentine’s festivities by engaging in valentine-themed games. These games allow pupils to join with their peers in celebrating this day.