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Cherish and be present in the moment
Last week, I was a “yes mom” for a day. I used to be a laid-back in-the-moment parent,…
Quinn Ward
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Laughing through the hard times | Kid Wisdom
There have been times in my life when I’ve found it difficult to laugh. Sad or challenging situations…
Life
Favorite Christmas memories bring smiles to our faces |Kid Wisdom
Great Christmas memories of the kids.
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A day off from school | Kid Wisdom
Recently my kids all had a day off school, which meant we didn’t have to rush around on…
Life
Age is just a number, unless you are 10 | Kid Wisdom
My youngest daughter, Eleanor, 3, has a big personality squished down to fit her toddler size.
Life
Halloween memories of a strange but funny black cat | Kid Wisdom
When I was a child, my best friend, Bridget, and I always went trick-or-treating together. We lived out…
Life
Ghostly nights and the things children do in their sleep | Kid Wisdom
Sleep, oh the lost sleep. Sleep is something that instantly becomes a precious, longed for commodity once you…
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Putting the spice in life: the many ways kids do it | Kid Wisdom
I like my people with a little spice. I don’t want to spend my time with boring people.
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The challenges and joys of sibling relationships | Kid Wisdom
The nature of sibling relationships is to have its ups and downs. This is certainly true of my…
Life
First-day-of-school perspectives to remember | Kid Wisdom
Autumn is a special time. Kids head back to school, activities and commitments switch back into high gear…
Life
Kids share wisdom but we have to listen | Kid Wisdom
As the start of a new school year approached, I tried to organize all parts of our house,…
Life
My daughters want to be birds and fly
My girls Violet, 5, and Eleanor, 3, have a fascination with birds. They often play that they are…
Life
Making summer memories and other things kids do | Kid Wisdom
The kids and I just spent a couple of weeks visiting my mom in Illinois. They made great…
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Dreaming about what they’ll become | Kid Wisdom
Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? For as long as I can…
Life
It’s all good when it’s in children’s language
I love when my kids use the wrong word or a cute mispronunciation. Maybe it’s bad, but I…
Life
Long summer days and the things kids say | Kid Wisdom
Summer days seem to stretch long with the extended hours of sunshine. Often, that makes time for summer…
Life
The many ways children say ‘I love you’
Children often have unique ways of communicating their love. My children have come up with some creative ones.…
Life
The things kids will do for candy
My children love to have a sweet treat, as I’m sure most kids do. But my girls have…
Life
Enjoying all the moments with your kids
I am often told to enjoy every moment with my children while they are little. I see the…