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This is where you will find every article on the site. They are organized only by date. The most recently added article is at the top, the oldest at the bottom.


Stop the Yelling: A Two-Step Approach
Marilyn Woodard
Stop the Yelling:
A Two-Step Approach Imagine a large wooden spoon hitting the back of the chair on the bold words. You will make your bed when I tell you to! Crack!

The crack is the sound of the spoon breaking in half.
My ten-year-old daughter watches in open-mouthed shock. I, veins bulging, eyes blazing, wheel around and march out the door. . . .
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When in Rome
Marilyn Woodard
This film has a fun plot, witty dialogue, a engaging and talented cast, good directing and -- for those of you who will watch a movie for this reason alone -- pretty clothes! The story follows Beth (Kristen Bell) a young, ambitious and rising art curator whose love life has been a disaster. Feeling sorry for herself during a quick trip to Rome, she impulsively takes some coins from the "Fountain of Love." This puts the tossers of the coins under a love spell and Beth finds herself pursued by some pretty wacky Romeos (Will Arnett, Jon Heder, Dax Shephard and Danny DeVito.) . . . keep reading
Endorphin Therapy for Depression
Marilyn Woodard
Stay at home parents are at high risk for depression, particularly if they have small children with very high needs. Think about it:
  • The recipients of their labor are completely unappreciative

  • They are on call 24 hours a day

  • They are overworked and underpaid

  • They are tired

. . .
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It's About a Direction
Tess Worrell
It's About a Direction "It's about a direction--not a line." John Stonestreet, Summit Ministries. Perhaps, the greatest single statement of parenting advice I have ever heard. As parents, we long to shape our children into becoming people whose hearts are right. Yet, so often we teach only lines. . . . keep reading
Stop, Look, Listen and The Exception to It
Marilyn Woodard
I'm driving down the street, listening to my favorite radio program. Preadolescent Daughter turns off the radio and launches into a description of the latest riveting episode of Betty and Veronica™. . . . keep reading
How to get Your Kids to Talk to You or LISTENING
Marilyn Woodard
How to get Your Kids to Talk to You  
or
LISTENING I have not been a perfect parent, to say the least. There are, however, a couple of things I did that I was pretty sure were a good idea at the time, and which have yielded some pretty awesome results. Listening would probably be in the top two or three on my list of Exceptional Parenting Tips. Here's how I learned it. . . . keep reading
Why Women Shouldn't Drive
L.B. Woodard
Why Women Shouldn't Drive Warning! Humor zone ahead. It seems obvious to me that women shouldn't drive. They lack qualities that make a person a safe driver. First of all, women tend to live longer than men. Why is this a problem? We've all been behind a blue-haired old lady before. . . . keep reading
Sibling Rivalry - Lose the Fighting, Not the Love
Sibling Rivalry - Lose the Fighting, Not the Love Are you tired of listening to your children bicker? Sibling rivalry can be exasperating, often interfering with our ability to enjoy our children. Having awareness about what causes sibling rivalry can help you begin to understand this dynamic. . . . keep reading
Video: The Explosive Child
Host Karen Allyn interviews guest Ross Greene, Ph.d., author of "The Explosive Child". . . . keep reading
Advent Calendar for Family Time Week Three
Marilyn Woodard
Advent Calendar for Family Time
Week Three John 10:10b I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. . . . keep reading
Helping Children Cope with the Holidays
Tess Worrell
Helping Children Cope with the Holidays Glass ornaments. . .sugary treats. . .late nights. . .new faces. The very things that make the season so jolly for adults present a plethora of challenges for our children. A little forethought can keep the fun going for our children as well. . . . keep reading
Family Advent Calendar Continued
Marilyn Woodard
Family Advent Calendar Continued This is the list of Bible readings for the second week of Advent. If you've skipped a day, it's no problem. Just read the one corresponding the current day. . . . keep reading
.   Jolly Pillow Talk
.   Jolly Pillow Talk Greet your holiday guests with a jolly Ho-ho-ho appliquéd cushion cover. It's handmade in the U.S. and available only by visiting the Etsy shop, SewEnglish. It's eco-friendly, too: the ho-ho's are appliqued using eco felt (recycled plastic bottles.) . . . keep reading
Holiday Gift Ideas From The Experts
Holiday Gift Ideas From The Experts The Experts at Creating Great Homes have gotten together for a Holiday Gift Idea Exchange and you are invited! You'll find some creative and unique ideas, one for just about everyone on your list. Some are ultra-economical, some are not. Some are homemade or hand made, some you can find at a local store and some you can only find online. We hope you enjoy reading -- and using -- our ideas this holiday season! . . . keep reading
.   Fairy Princess Dreams
.   Fairy Princess Dreams This tutu is so beautiful, I wish I were a little girl again so I could wear it and twirl everywhere I went. Sugarbeez tutus are handmade with loving attention to detail by a real live mom. I recently saw tutus that were half as nice and twice as expensive as this one. If you have a little girl that loves to dress up, this would make a very special birthday gift. Be sure to check Sugarbeez profile on Etsy.com to see what charity her sales support! . . . keep reading
A Father's Ally--Mom
Tess Worrell
A Father's Ally--Mom What does it take to be a really good dad? While there are many answers, a key component is a supportive mom. When we choose to come alongside our husbands, encouraging and supporting their vision for our families, we enable them to become the father they long to be. . . . keep reading
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