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Shielding Our Kids From the Harsh Realities of Life

This is a lovely guest post by Stuart M. Perkinsfrom Storyshucker. My daughter is an intelligent, funny, beautiful young lady already in her late teens I still wrestle with that fact.Not longago I watched as she drove upin her car, walked in high heels, and made a phone call about her job. I was remindedthat sadly I was no longer looking at mylittlegirl. Id been reminded of …

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How Six Has Blossomed: Interview with Jenna von Oy

Jenna von Oy doesnt talk fast any more, as her character Six from the hit 1990s television show Blossom was once famous for. There is nothing fast-paced about her life in Nashville these days. How can you move fast when you have a little baby attached to your hip 24 hours a day?

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8 Ways to Keep Kids Happy on an Airplane

The following is a guest post byKristen K. Brown, bestselling author and stress expert The holidays can be very stressful for moms and dads, but parents often forget that kids get stressed out too. A new environment, travel or new routine can make children cranky and even cause illness.

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Dancing Tweens

They dont want to go to the dance. Why? Im not entirely sure but I must say Im not displeased by this development. So, you guys want to go to the dance on Friday night? I asked them the other day. How do you know about that? my 13-year-old daughter asked, raising her eyebrows suspiciously as she threw a glance over at her twin brother, wondering if I had indeed planted a spy in their middle school as Im always joking I will do.