Published December 2014: Mom.Me
Top Kids Books for the Holidays
It’s a classic: A good story is always the perfect gift
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At a time of the year when the holidays bring magic to your child’s world, the gift of a special book can take them on a trip of magical fantasy. “Books stimulate a child’s sense of curiosity, creativity and imagination and validate their feelings,” said Dr. Donna Housman, founder of Beginnings School in Weston, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. Choose just the right book as a gift to stir your child’s imagination this holiday season.
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December 6, 2014
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Published November 2014: The Messenger – Faith: A Fresh Take
Once a Parent, Always a Parent
Once my children reached teenage status, I was entered into a whirlwind journey that I can clearly admit that I was not prepared for. It’s no secret that teenagers can be moody, more opinionated or even combative and know-it-all human beings seeking more freedom. I knew all of this. What I wasn’t prepared for was the loneliness I would feel when they reached this stage of independence. Continue reading →
December 6, 2014
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Newspaper Writing, Opinion, Sample Work | parenting, parenting teenagers, parenting with faith, single mom tips |
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