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Tricks for Helping Your Kids Learn to Swallow Pills

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 by cethomsen

My kids just recently learned to swallow pills. Yes, they were older when they finally learned how to swallow pills. It was so difficult to get them to want to do it. I didn’t want to push them until they were ready, but so much time passed without them learning how to do it. Finally,…

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3 Tips for Effective Communication in Your Home

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 by cethomsen

Good communication is one of the most important things you can have in your home. It creates a feeling of peace, harmony, and safety. I was reading a book this week that I needed to share with you. Elder Neal A Maxwell’s “All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience” has a chapter about communication that…

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How Routines Help the Kids

Posted on October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 by cethomsen

Routines and expectations are a big part of teaching your children. Routines help you have a calm, peaceful feeling in your home. Plus kids respond well to order and structure. I’ve always enjoyed planning and knowing what comes next. Our kids are the same way. We have established several family routines. It is also so…

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Fun Fall Family Traditions

Posted on October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 by cethomsen

This is one of my favorite times of the year! The changing leaves are sort of magical. We love to see all the beauties of nature. Here are some of our favorite things to do this time of year. Leaf Drive. Our kids have always had the last Friday in September off from school. We…

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What is Modesty?

Posted on September 24, 2019September 25, 2019 by cethomsen

This week I have been reading opinions and articles about what modesty is or about the lack of modesty in society. I was at a meeting with the junior high principal yesterday. We discussed the dress code policy and lack of adherence to it. The principal had all but given up enforcing it because kids…

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Essentials for Next Family Camping Trip

Posted on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 by cethomsen

Camping is a great way to spend time with the family and get away from electronics and other distractions. Here are a few tips to help you have a successful camp out. Make a reservation for a campsite. There are some campgrounds that are walk up sites. We’ve found that if we wait until Friday,…

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Family Humor

Posted on September 10, 2019September 25, 2019 by cethomsen

Humor has helped our family in so many ways. We have found that humor can lighten the mood, help us feel better, and bring our family closer together. Some of our greatest memories are of us laughing together…so hard that our cheeks hurt, our eyes water, our sides hurt, and some almost wet their pants!…

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Making Changes in Parenting

Posted on September 5, 2019September 25, 2019 by cethomsen

Parenting is all about give and take and adjusting to whatever challenges come. I feel like with the craziness and business of life (not to mention changing hormones), we are adjusting and changing our parenting skills all of the time. There are things that have helped us be more flexible parents. BE OBSERVANT. This is…

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Date Night

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by cethomsen

One very important part of being united as a family is having a great relationship with your spouse. When you are one, it cultivates an atmosphere of unity for the rest of the family and enhances good feelings in the home as well. There are times when I feel like our lives are a crazy…

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Are You and Your Kids Getting Enough Sleep?

Posted on August 24, 2019August 24, 2019 by cethomsen

I’ve always felt like getting enough sleep is so important to my well being. Physically, mentally, emotionally…it is all impacted by my hours of sleep. I am a better person when I have had a good night’s rest. As such, I have really pushed my kids to also get plenty of rest. My husband was…

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