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Fourteen Isn’t What It Used To Be

Yes, my oldest daughter texts, posts, and video chats. Yes, she is acutely aware of when it is “time” to freshen up the wardrobe with a few new pieces from the latest fashion trends. Yes, she often rolls her eyes at my “weird” behaviors. And yes, friends are at the top of her sharing list these days.

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Parenting Introduces A New Level of Connection

As a father, I feel connected to my community in a way that I never thought was possible. From the moment I let my parents know that my wife was pregnant, a new level of trust, respect, and connection was opened to me. This has been true with my in-laws, my colleagues, my friends, and people I just happen upon throughout the day. I suppose this makes sense, considering the level of trust that Spirit has bestowed upon me as a father.

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Birthday Party Ideas for 3-Year-Olds

The third year of a child’s life is a milestone year. This is the year your child moves from being a toddler to a preschooler, according to the National Network for Child Care. Suddenly, your child can walk, talk, count and do other “big kid” activities. This does not mean, however, that you should throw an elaborate birthday bash for her. Three-year-olds still have short attention spans. Instead, throw her an age-appropriate party that everyone will enjoy.

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Follow These 3 Simple Steps to a Richer Life

Many individuals are living their lives on autopilot, going from place to place, but not enjoying the ride. We get so caught up in the details of life that we dont really stop long enough to enjoy lifes simple pleasures. Going from work to your blackberry to your cell phone and back again becomes a bad habit that will rob you of being in the moment. I believe getting back to the basics is critical if you want to live a rich and prosperous life. Even some of the busiest people know the value of stopping every now and then, in order to refuel and re-evaluate how their life is going. Otherwise you become a hamster in a cage, running endlessly around the wheel, but getting nowhere. Try some of these simple tips to get re-focused on what matters most.

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ABC’s of a richer life~

Many individuals are living their lives on autopilot, going from place to place, but not enjoying the ride. We get so caught up in the details of life that we dont really stop long enough to enjoy lifes simple pleasures.