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Connecting with Distant Teens – Guest Post by Andy from Talking to Teens

November 1, 2019

It hurts when you see the little kid who used to wait up for you to tuck them into bed and share kisses suddenly wants nothing to do with you. The truth is, most people are distant in the teen years. This doesn’t mean your teenager doesn’t love you; often they just want to express […]

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5 Easy Ways to Get Your Kids Interested in Bushcraft – Guest Post by Joe

March 30, 2017

This post contains affiliate links from third parties. I have been compensated to include them. Would your kids survive if they got lost in the woods? Bushcraft is a popular term for survival skills used in the wild. Unfortunately, in this digital age, children do not acknowledge the importance of bushcraft, and many kids do […]

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How a Father Teaches His Son to Treat Women – Guest post by Wesley from iManscape

March 13, 2017

Being a father is the most important job any man can have. The problem is it doesn’t come with any training, and when the time comes, you’re hired with no prior experience. There’s going to be many things you will need to teach your son. There are the obvious things like how to throw a […]

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5 Awesome Reasons to Take Your Kids Camping

March 3, 2017

Camping is a lot of work, especially if you are going with children. You’ve got to prepare a lot, set up the camp, and then clean up everything. However, camping also teaches your kids a lot of important skills. Here are five reasons why you should take your kids camping: 1. Allows Kids to Connect […]

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5 Reasons Why Children Need Dads – Guest Post by Danny

January 23, 2017

In today’s world the traditional family dynamic is undergoing many changes. However, children still need the love, guidance, and influence of both parents in their lives. A father figure brings enrichment to a child’s life that only a father can. Regardless of the changes taking place in the world, a father’s place remains important in […]

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The Dangers of Teenage Travel #MakeSafeTravelHappen – The Tyler Madoff Story

July 4, 2015

We’ve all heard the horror stories of teens and young adults traveling abroad. The headlines of Natalee Holloway and Amanda Knox, and Hollywood thrillers like Taken have scared us into thinking that what happened to those girls could happen to our children as well. While these awful events and the many other less publicized stories […]

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Family Leave Isn’t Just For Moms – A Dad’s Story

August 24, 2014

If you’ve just had a baby, the last thing you want to think about is going back to work. You want to spend as long as possible with your newborn, bonding, cuddling and getting to know your baby. If this is your first baby, chances are the baby monitor is your best friend, as you […]

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Hi! I'm Wynter. Wife to Jonathan and mama to Chloe, Adaya and Liam. I am a writer, artist, MarCom professional, freelance editor, and an avid gardener, TV lover and chocolate-covered cherries addict. Come back here each week for new, powerful stories of motherhood from real moms across the mother spectrum. Read More…

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