I’m not here to knock one-child families. They are that way for any number of reasons, and it is up to them to decide what is right for them. I’m here to let you in on the benefits of having more than one child. I see all too often someone give us that look like …
Too many kids? Not enough kids? Pregnancy shaming is real, and it’s none of their business. Growing up in a large Roman Catholic family, I always knew I wanted to have anywhere from 4 to 7 kids. Both of my parents came from families with 7 kids, and their parents came from even larger families. …
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On numerous occasions, my mother has told me, “Your child will not learn it the first time. It will take 5,387 times before he will start to catch on.” This couldn’t be more true if it stood up and pointed north! It isn’t true in every case. Sometimes kids pick up good habits just as …
Our children bicker, argue, tease, pick at one another, and sometimes physically fight. In their defense, the physical fighting usually starts in good fun. Someone eventually gets hurt, and it’s taken personally. Then they begin attacking each other without restraint. It’s a fact of life that if you have multiple children, they will find themselves …
Your birthday is the MOST exciting day of the year if you’re under the age of 21, that is. For children, they believe it is their one special day. No one is as special on their birthday as they are. Little do they remember that they are special to us every single day of their …
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How do you keep the spark alive after having kids? Following this list of simple tips can help: Ditch the fairy tale Always say goodbye and hello, preferably with a kiss Chat often Flirt daily Greet each other with a compliment Affirm each other Express appreciation Prioritize your relationship Don’t be subtle about intimacy Leave …
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Two words—time management. One minute you think you’ve got it figured out, and the next, everything is in chaos again. My wife and I constantly felt like circus performers; you know, the ones that spin plates on those little sticks, and you’re just waiting for them to all come crashing down. Balancing our life with …
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What financial goals should I have for my family? That wasn’t something I thought about very much. Fast-forward to year five of our marriage, and it became abundantly clear after reviewing our bills that we needed more income. I was providing in-home daycare for one child, and Joe received an honorable discharge from the military, …
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It’s easy to find yourself going through the motions with your family over the Christmas season. Christmas is my absolute favorite time of the year, but the seasonal festivities can get repetitive. Decide if we’re going to put decorations up before or after Thanksgiving. Go around to family Christmas parties and eat way more than …
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What is kindness? Random acts of kindness are those that seek no praise in return, but what is kindness really? When used as a noun, Merriam-Webster describes kindness as the quality or state of being gentle and considerate. We have our own definition of kindness—the creation of a soul that receives grace and pleasure from …
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