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Several happenings around our home for the past month have lead me to the conclusion that “character trumps academics.” I am so tired of interpersonal conflict. Can we please get through a day without somebody getting mad at somebody else? Our family five years ago, in Abisko National Park, Sweden, above the Arctic Circle At the same time, I realize this is real life and not utopia. Conflicts will happen and tempers will flare. However, if we make a concerted effort to minimize such situations, we could probably make some progress towards more peace and peace-keeping. Blessed are the peace...

These 18 Halloween coloring pages free printables are ideal for kids of all ages or adults. If you know someone who enjoys coloring fun, these themed coloring pages are for you. You can download and use them right away. I’ve always enjoyed coloring. I enjoyed it throughout my childhood and I still find it relaxing now as an adult. I especially enjoyed coloring with my children and we had lots of fun as a parent-child activity. There are so many benefits to coloring: Develops fine motor skills Is fun Develops color recognition skills Works and extends attention span Develops hand...

The cost of child care is a concern to many.Unsplash It’s never been easy to be a working mother — before COVID-19, during COVID-19 or now, in the post-COVID-19 economy. At the height of the pandemic, while mothers around the country juggled full-time work while essentially homeschooling their homebound children, the stress was off the charts and unsustainable. The struggle was heavily covered in the media, often by female reporters trying to file stories while helping their toddler make a Magna-Tile castle and signing their first grader into the sixth Zoom class of the day. But now, as we come into...

By DeVaughn Douglas· Updated October 2, 2022 “There’s no way you two are just getting here, and yall are in the FRONT ROW!?”Amanda Seales paused as a couple walked down the aisle towards their seats, and the audience directed their attention to the young man and woman hustling their way to the stage. As everyone broke out into laughter, Seales stood back while the late guests jokingly explained their tardiness which, no doubt, had something to do with Houston’s never-ending traffic.“Well, I was going to end the show but I guess I can do one more joke,” exhaled Seales before...

Fall coloring page printables are a fun autumn activity! From leaves and acorns to pumpkins and apples, kids will love this collection of easy fall coloring pages. When my kids were little, using coloring pages was always one of our favorite seasonal activities. It’s fun to see how little ones can come up with some truly creative coloring designs! Affiliate links included below, which means I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Read my disclosure here. Fall Coloring Page Printables These fall coloring pages are perfect for toddlers, preschool, or homeschool. Children love the fall themes...