The Benefits of Healthy Boundaries with Your Children
January 3, 2022
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Tiffany Tolman
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In our house, fall equals football. For years, we have supported our son through the ups and downs of seasonal play. But here’s the thing about football—and many other worthwhile pursuits. It doesn’t just happen in the fall. For those dedicated to outstanding…
The Importance of Christmas Traditions for Kids
December 23, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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Like most kids, I loved the standard traditions of Christmas—decorating Christmas cookies, caroling with family and friends, giving presents, and watching Christmas classics on TV. But in one way, Christmas at my house growing up always looked different, especially on Christmas Eve. That’s…
Getting Kids to Try New Things
December 20, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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I love to dance. But that hasn’t always been the case. I didn’t grow up dancing. I didn’t even experience that world with my daughters. And though it’s my favorite form of exercise to date—I go at least once a week—I didn’t pick…
The Importance of Balancing Work and Life with Kids
December 13, 2021
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After twenty-five years of full-time motherhood, sprinkled with a variety of part-time, work-from-home jobs, I chose a pandemic year to go back to teaching full time. Impeccable timing, I know. Especially since I still have a teenager—one that spent part of his 2020-2021…
Teaching Kids the True Meaning of Christmas with Giving
December 9, 2021
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The year was 2010. I was a busy mother of four, with kids ranging from six to fourteen. And I was discouraged. Christmas, for all its good intentions of being the holiday of peace and goodwill toward men, was shaping up to be…
The Healthy Tech Balancing Act: 40 Good Habits for Kids
December 8, 2021
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I have the distinct pleasure of teaching six classes of highly energetic ninth graders at a local junior high. I say “pleasure” because I truly do love them. They are witty, smart, playful, and eager to be taken seriously. But let’s be honest.…
7 Reasons Why You Should Always Sleep Without Your Phone
November 15, 2021
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I try to be the kind of mom who holds myself to the same standards I expect of my kids. I don’t want them to drink alcohol or smoke, so I don’t do those things. I don’t want them to watch violent or…
35 Screen-Free Indoor Activities for Kids
November 12, 2021
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Recently my college-age daughter put an inquiry on her social media story: “DM me if you want low-quality water-color art delivered to you tonight. Serious Inquiries Only!” The humorous post was then followed by a sample of the “artwork” offered. Within the hour,…