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Christmas Card, O Christmas Card!
Capturing the perfect Christmas card photo can be a challenge when kids are involved, but sometimes that magical moment just creates itself! Readers show us that the season can bring out the most memorable expressions. Winning Cover Photo submitted by Jessica Haak Edlund of Jamestown, ND of children Kenlee, Alyse, Marshall, Lily. Photo by Lisa […]
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Something about the change in the weather has me spending time in that space between memories and future plans. I think I do my mental spring-cleaning in the fall, when I make sure that I am ready to rest with myself all winter long. And so I’ve been diving deep these last few days as […]
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Building family traditions that last and have personal meaning for family members is an important way to develop strong family relationships. Recalling your favorite family experiences usually leads to thinking of such times of family tradition as the weekly Sunday meal, family get-togethers at Thanksgiving or Christmas, vacations at a favorite spot, or reading stories […]
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Last Christmas was the roughest Christmas I have ever had. I don’t want to blame you, frontier North Dakota, but I am. Let me set the scene for you. My baby girl was four weeks old. My husband had spent four weeks in survival mode, keeping our five year and 18 month old boys occupied […]
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Since it’s December, I thought it’d be super swell if I could randomly pick a question out of the ol’ Grab Bag o’ Ask A Dad Questions and hope that it’s holiday-related. Here goes! Q: Should I feed a baby chili? A: What? No. Never do this. Let’s try that again. Q: What can I […]
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Tips for breastfeeding success
If you have a baby on the way, deciding to breastfeed may be easy for some but not as easy for others. It can take a little more effort in the beginning to establish breastfeeding, but once you and your baby settle into a routine, life can be much easier! Here you’ll find information on […]
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I was recently out to dinner with a good friend enjoying a local event with Filipino food, and she asked me, “How do you do it? You always seem to be on top of things and finding time for you.” It’s fascinating how we as moms are continually comparing ourselves to each other. Comparison is […]
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Step 1: Set unrealistic expectations. To properly achieve this, head to your favorite mom blog to find that she has already published a series of her perfectly groomed clan in matching Christmas jammies decorating the tree, laughing. hugging and looking like they love one another while reaching to put the star on top. And if […]
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With the recent snow, the tune “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” keeps entering my mind. I really do love Christmas. I love celebrating the birth of Jesus and getting together with family and friends. Christmas is much different for me now than it was when I was a little girl. For one, […]
