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How to Get Two Hours of Quiet Time in Your House

2/14/12 10:00am by Save the Phillips Family
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My house is never quiet. This is partially genetic; I am not a quiet person and my sons have inherited my volume. I got jealous reading Lynley's recent post at Save the Phillips Family about the quiet time that occurs every day in their home. She explains what her kids do during quiet time as well as some tips to creating the blissful, peaceful time in your home. Let me know if it works...  Read more

The Challenges of a Large Family Don't Outweigh the Joys

2/14/12 7:19am by cdnkaro
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Someone very dear to me, who has only one child and is currently debating whether or not to have a second, asked me recently why I decided to have such a big family. It was a question that caught me a bit off guard and we were in the middle of a crowd, so it wasn't the ideal time or place for a serious discussion. I told her that I've always wanted a big family, that I love being busy and surrounded by people I love. While this is true, it's not the complete answer, and as my mind went back to that conversation we had, I decided that I needed to elaborate.  Read more >

Happy Cybils Day: The 2011 Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards

2/14/12 7:11am by sassymonkey
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Stupid Fast by Geoff Herbach

February 14 is one of my favourite days of the whole year. No, I'm not talking about Valentine's Day. February 14 is the day that the Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards, or as they are better known Cybils, are announced. I have been a big fan of this award since it launched in 2007 and each year I wake up on the 14th and start bouncing because I generally know who I want to win the awards... but will they?  Read more >

Leave Shy Children Alone!

2/13/12 9:57am by SarahKnight
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Last weekend, I took my two daughters to the Disney store at the mall. We were immediately accosted by a sales clerk.“HI PRINCESSES!” the man boomed at them.Both girls tried to hide behind me.“YOU ARE SHY!” he shouted at them.“WHAT ARE YOUR NAMES?!? HOW OLD ARE YOU?!?"At this point, both girls were cowering and trying to shrink from his view. I tried to be polite but firm as I told him, “They are cautious with new people.” Then I grabbed their hands and we tried to walk away.He followed us.  Read more >

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