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Children: Our most valuable natural resource.

The Story of Jason and Wisdom, the Wise Owl Who Lived in a Barn
No one had actually seen the owl, so even as a child, Janna had a hard time believing it existed. So she eventually forgot all about that owl in the barn.
By Terry Mansfield5 years ago in Families
"Isabelle and the Lonely Owl"
Isabelle was feeling sad and lonely. She missed her momma. Her mother was in the Army and was far away across the ocean in a place called Afghanistan; on a “tour-of-duty” her dad always called it.
By Pamela Fullerton5 years ago in Families
What's coming, what's gone
I'm not religious, but I'll be a god-parent by the end of the month, maybe even the end of the week. It's an honor of my life. I can't wait to meet this new person who is growing inside my best friend. They seem imaginary now, like just an idea. But soon they will be out in the world, helpless and tiny and very, very real.
By vee 5 years ago in Families
Boggart Hole Clough
" Once upon a time in little village called Blackley, lived a family who had a house right next to an amazing place known as Boggart Hole Clough. The young boy of the family ws called Wyn, he loved to do stuff with his dad and this day, when he hoped to go out and play in "The Clough" with him, his dad says “ Right I’m just off for a game of bowls!”
By Greg Brown5 years ago in Families
Heaven Meets Earth
Chloe is an absolute charmer these days. She is demanding, in a very sweet, social way. She is never as happy as when someone is doting on her and trying to make her laugh. This, she rewards with the most conversant chuckle I believe I've ever heard from an eight-month-old.
By Sara Kemp5 years ago in Families
On Mended Wing
Lincoln was a 12-year-old boy, wild at heart and longing for adventure. He was the only boy child, in a family of five living on the outskirts of a quaint Montana town. His family stemming back many generations had lived a simple life. They lived in a modest cottage away from the hustle and bustle of town. His family maintained their own garden, and hunted and fished the land as was custom. He walked a mile to and from school each day and often cut through the woods on his way. While walking about the woods, climbing over fallen trees and jumping down creek beds he felt alive and free in a way that is hard to put to words.
By Elizabeth Calhoun5 years ago in Families
Hey PS4, Your System Offered a Revelation
The week before the big day, my son, like most 10-year-olds, is super excited about Christmas. He began December with subtle questions about how many days there were before the day and had I begun to think about the decorations for our apartment. I guess seeing that I had not started like I mentioned I would pull out the infamous celebratory red, green, gold, and silver right after Thanksgiving, gave him pause.
By Tiff5 years ago in Families
5 Tips: Be a Healthy Role Model for Children
As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher. As such, you have the most influence on your child, and if you want to set them up for lifetime success, you need to set a good example yourself. To help you out, we are listing five effective tips that will help you be a healthy role model for your children from day one.
By Miki Mo5 years ago in Families
How Perfect Parents Destroy Families
Parenting is hard, and loving your kid is even harder. You don't get to choose. You will make mistakes. You won't always respond well. Being a parent doesn't change the fact that you are human and are going to screw-up.
By Presley Thomas5 years ago in Families
My Child Is A Picky Eater Help?
Many parents think picky eating is just a phase. However, if you speak to any child nutritionist or the best Dietitian and Nutritionist in Dubai would advise that picky eating can cause issues with your child’s oral hygiene. Your child will naturally gravitate towards sugary or sweet foods because it tastes good to them, but that can lead to a range of issues such as cavities and poor nutrition. What causes children to be picky eaters?
By Thomas Joe5 years ago in Families
Cornbread and Sunshine!!!!
Panicked, sweaty, and out of breath they dive under Sue’s bed. It was the safest place or rather the place their dad thoroughly dispelled their fear of monsters of hiding. “Papa, papa, papa” they shrilled. So I shrilled. They heard my eerie screaming every few weeks. Inconsistency is the key to terror. I complimented my vocals with a few taps on the window for good measure. Then I perched and watched my orchestration.
By Tyree Broadway5 years ago in Families
Choosing a Childcare
If you are planning on having a baby, you should research the cost of child care where you live even before conceiving if possible. Planning for a child care bill is similar to planning for college tuition. You have a 4-5 year period where you have a payment that can be equal to or even higher than your mortgage. If you plan ahead and set aside one year's worth of care before getting pregnant, you can set aside a few extra month's worth before giving birth and set up a dependent care flex account through your work if they offer one so that each time you pay your fees, your work will reimburse you from your flex account with a simple form signed by your care provider.
By Terri Mulhern5 years ago in Families