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MAKING THE MOST OF OUR DAYS

Our Numbered Days

Feb 10
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Our Numbered Days

“Our days with our children at home are numbered. Do something that counts with them.” I wrote those words at the end of my blog post...

Forced Family Fun: How to Make it Work for Your Family

Sep 23, 2023
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Forced Family Fun: How to Make it Work for Your Family

Here are some strategies for creating regular family time together with fun activities, for families with pre-teens and teens.

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As the mother of three boys, I’m passionate about fostering a family life of mutual encouragement, deep spiritual connection, and a lot of fun.

As a writer, I’m passionate about recording the moments we would otherwise forget and inspiring others to find ways to strengthen their own family life.

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