tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79431702011-07-25T10:07:25.201-07:00This is the place! A place where parents can laugh, visit, learn and share with other parents the joys and blessings of raising happy, confident children in today's world. Parenting is not something you do alone and when you are needing a little help or advice why not ask the parenting experts? Vicki Durrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17760981545038770693noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943170.post-1138054224772957522006-01-23T14:03:00.000-08:002006-01-23T14:12:35.486-08:00

New Year resolutions made? Not for me. I have learned over the years that it takes a lot of time, discipline, and planning which I always come up short on so, I now revert to setting quiet time for reflecting, dreaming, and hearing our Heavenly Father's direction and blessings for my life. It all began last January, January 7, 2005 as a matter of fact. I picked a really nice place to have a

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The Candy Cane Legend has always been a favorite of mine for it reminds me each year what the true meaning of Christmas is - the precious gift of our Dear Savior's birth. For He says: "I am the way and the truth and the life." John 14:6May your Christmas Day be merry and blessed as you spend time with your family,Vicki

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I don't know about you but I can already smell the turkey baking, taste the moist meet on my tongue, and we can't forget the mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberries, rolls with lots of real butter, and pumpkin pie for dessert. Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday and not because of the scrumptious meal, even though I can't deny the delicious spread, it's because the Friday after means

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Tucking your children in a bedtime should be a happy and rewarding experience for both parent and child. It should not be something that is dreaded nor done more than once. Learn How To Teach Your Child The Four-step Bedtime Dance that is effective and includes quality parent-child nurturing play. In addition, once the dance is mastered by all family members it allows mommies and daddies to enjoy

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Ever wonder what parenting styles are effective in raising happy, healthy, confident children in a securely rooted family? Here are twenty-six simple ABC tips that are quick and easy to read. Choose a handful or so to implement immediately and then watch how surprisingly reponsive your children are to structure thus enchancing your parent-child relationship. The ABC's of Parenting ENJOY!

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Can you believe it? School for most children starts this month, are you ready? Check out this month's issue of 'Down Home News' for some fun yet different ways to get your kids excited about going back to school. Also, I would love to hear your biggest challenge and we could share some of our highly effective solutions amongst a network of concerned parents by posting them on the Seasoned Hearts

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It's that time of the year where we honor our Father's on their special day. Why not honor your Dad with a home crafted necktie card on Father's Day and top the afternoon off by playing Dad's Favorite Sport Wordsearch puzzle game. Both are complimentary of Seasoned Hearts. To claim your free gifts and read the ABC's of Parenting, click here.

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Playtime with fathers is extra special and can be incorporated into household chores such as painting. Painting is an excellent opportunity for spending quality time with your children while nurturing your parent-child relationship.Whether your painting project is big or small, inside or outside, be sure to take the proper precautions by having your child put some old clothes on and and covering

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And Why Is That?Petty penguin lives by the seaWaddling the shores without any knees.Webbed feet are great for no sand between the toes,And why is that? Only God knows.Anna Marie lives in a houseEnjoying the days with her mother.Love, discipline, and consistency are a must.And why is that? In God we trust.Mother’s live by their heartNurturing their kids with lots of love.Patience partnered with

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Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When little Logan received his plate, he started eating right away."Logan, wait until we say our prayer," his mother reminded him. "I don't have to," the little boy replied. "Of course you do," his mother insisted, "we say a prayer before eating at our house.""That's at our house,"Logan explained, "but this is Grandma's house and

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There is nothing quite like the love and connection of a securely rooted family and with the holidays in full swing I'm experiencing that bond with my own family. My husband and I have been blessed to have our nephew from California staying with us since about a week before Thanksgiving. We are enjoying him immensely and it's amazing to see how family traditions during the holiday season pulls

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It’s a constant endeavor to try to keep kids busy and interested in daily activities. Nurturing play such as jigsaw puzzles, scavenger-treasure hunt games, camping, healthy cooking, educational toys, or kids crafts are a great way to spur their imagination, keep them busy and interested in a specific task and help them learn great skills and family values. Jigsaw puzzles have for years been

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My sister's favorite line was always "Out of the mouths of babes" and that really hit home when I was attending the W3 workshop here in Denver last month. Jeanette Cates was telling my sister and I the story her daughter recently shared with her about Jeanette's grandson. The little boy began to lose his baby teeth and was putting them under his pillow for the tooth fairy. One morning after

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The other day I was searching the Internet for the second line of the Nursery Rhyme, 'Little Jack Horner when I stumbled across this unique website http://www.rooneydesign.com. I was quite shocked and unaware that Nursery Rhymes originated from true events. When Jack Horner stuck his thumb in a Christmas pie that he was delivering, he discovered title deeds to twelve manorial estates and stole

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Well it only seems appropriate that I should be the first one to post a blog. As my extended family becomes bigger and bigger each day, my mind has been running non-stop the past two weeks with the same repeating question. What additional resources can I offer my family that would encourage the raising of happy, confident, and healthy children? It hit me this past weekend, a blog. This would

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