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609ActivitiesThe Game’s Afoot! A scavenger hunt can be super summer fun
We’re into the dog days of summer and my kids are running out of new things to keep them busy. Here’s a...
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750FoodThe Magic of Foil: Grilling packs of food yields delicious results
Whether your family likes camping or just cooking out in the backyard, chances are this summer you’ll be firing up the grill...
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735First PersonLazy vs. Crazy: Balancing scheduled and unscheduled summer weeks
“Can we do the Christian School of Performing Arts Summer Camp, Mom, please?!” both my children plead. I sigh. Isn’t summer about...
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730First PersonOur Baggage: Why Mom shouldn’t do all the packing
Most families come home from a summer vacation relaxed and tanned, with souvenirs and seashells. We return with stories of neglect and...
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730KidsLoyalty Binds: When a child feels conflicted about a stepparent
In our work with stepfamilies we often hear about children’s behavior toward a stepparent: “My husband’s daughter doesn’t like me! She is...
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882ActivitiesFrom CNY to NYC: A Big Apple weekend is just the ticket
The Big Apple. New York City. It’s so big and imposing and filled with possibilities. It’s hard to winnow down what to...
