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Gratitude in the Time of Abundance

Andrea Ramsay Speers
entitlement, gratitude, happy families, holidays, parenting, Pet Peeves, teens, tweens
It’s hard not to notice how much our kids have.  One study found that not that long ago – only a few decades – the average child had 50 toys.  By 1995, that number had jumped [...]
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Making The Most Of Summer Birthdays (Even If It’s An Un-Birthday)

Andrea Ramsay Speers
happy families, holidays, parenting, teens, tweens
As a winter baby, I never had to experience the disappointment of inviting friends to a party but having them all at the cottage on the appointed day.  Or of not knowing how [...]
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Favourite Holiday Traditions

Andrea Ramsay Speers
happy families, holidays, parenting
I know I keep coming back to the importance of traditions and spending time with your children and creating meaning in your family, but, well, it matters a lot!  I [...]
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Holiday Fun With The Family

Andrea Ramsay Speers
communication, happy families, holidays, parenting, stress
With Christmas approaching, who has time for fun? The holidays may be enjoyable for everyone else, but for Mom, they often add up to extra stress: writing and mailing cards, [...]
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