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Book Fairs Great for Kids, But Can Be Hard on Parents, Wallets

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As a huge fan of reading, so school book fairs get me hyped. I always looked forward to all the new books, talks and especially the giveaways. So when I was asked to volunteer for my sons’ book fair, there was no way I was saying no to it. While there, I learned a few things along the way (such as making sure you set a time limit for working there!) that I hope can help you as a volunteer and/or parent. Kids love book fairs

Getting my kids to read is sometimes like pulling teeth. They are great at it but getting them to actually sit down and read in this era … [Read more...]

Marriage is Always Having to Say ‘I’m Sorry,’ According to Author Clint Edwards

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So many years back, when I told one of my older softball teammates about my engagement, he -- a veteran of a two marriages at that point -- offered up a simple piece of advice: Apologize. "You're always going to be wrong, no matter how right you may actually be," he told me. "No matter how irrational she is being, no matter how crazy she's acting, just say 'I'm sorry' and let it go. You are just never going to win." I don't follow that advice every time my wife (now of 21 years) and I have a disagreement. However,  there have been many times that, in hindsight, I think my buddy was … [Read more...]

‘Be a Happier Parent’ Author on Four Key to Finding More Joy

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You love having children and being a parent. But are you happy? Could you be happier? That question was one of the most common asked by moms and dads interviewed over the years by KJ Dell’Antonia, the former lead editor of the New York Times' Motherlode blog. So, naturally, the parenting writing decided to write a book on the subject, which she discusses on the latest edition of The Modern Dads Podcast. How to be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute offers moms and dads an encouraging guide to try to find more joy in their day-to-day family … [Read more...]