Simple tips: How to teach gratefulness to your child.

By Cara Johnson-Bader Research tells us that practicing gratitude has a powerful impact on a child’s brain and is linked to improved sleep, lower anxiety, improved relationships, empathy, and greater happiness. And naturally, parents want to teach that important skill to their children, so here are a few simple ways, you can teach gratitude at…

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It’s time to…
Reconnect with your children

By Sandy McDaniel In the past few years, parents have raised their eyebrows as I rant about the negative effects of current-day technology on our children. It’s difficult to see components of a storm when you are in the middle of it. Let’s look, once again, at my top concerns: For more than 60 years,…

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Seasons
There are 4 in all – choose your favorite

By Gaye Bunderson Once again, I’ve tapped a number of contributors, advertisers, interviewees, and friends about a family-related topic, soliciting their views on a subject we all have an opinion about: What is your family’s favorite season, and why? The idea was to stoke the fires of enthusiasm for events and vacations to come. Our…

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Observed Trials
No motorcycle risky speeds required

By Dennis Lopez Contrary to its formal name, Observed Trials, it’s a challenging motorcycle competition that, unfortunately, most people in the United States have never seen.Unlike most competitive motorcycle events, trials – not trails – riding doesn’t involve speed but rather is focused upon balance, riding skills and motorcycle control.A trials event is split into…

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