Gratitude is one of the most important qualities that we can instill in our children. "One of the key predictors of a happy life is a sense of gratitude," says psychologist Aaron Cooper of The Family Institute at Northwestern University. As we prepare to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday this November,
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Grandparents Day is just around the corner – September 9. This year, celebrate Grandma and Grandpa by giving a special keepsake gift, creating a family photo gallery, and just spending time together as a family. Grandparents are special people and deserve a little extra recognition and love. Give cherished keepsake Pottery Barn
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I grew up in Connecticut, and when it was time for college I happily accepted a scholarship to a small school in western New York, about seven hours from home. At the time, I certainly didn't have a set plan for where I'd live after college, but it always seemed
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We moved to Texas 18 months ago. Before we were here, we resided in Utah and were just an hour away from 3 of my 4 siblings. Between the 5 kids in my family, there are 25 grandchildren. That is a lot of noise, a lot of chaos and a
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Last summer, my husband and I abandoned our children, packed our bags, and took off for four days. Okay, they were left in the very capable hands of their grandparents. They continued their normal schedules, and their four days were filled with more exciting special activities than would have occurred if
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