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The Bubble Wrap Generation

The War on Children's Playgrounds J thinks that I will be an overly overprotective parent. I firmly disagree. I believe that there is an age up to which a child should be protected and nurtured because they just don't know better. However, we must also educate our children during this period to be aware of dangers, to learn to fend for themselves, and to also take the occasional injury as a learning experience. And after this age? I will encourage my children to live life and learn from their mistakes. This is not to say that I will let them do whatever they want; rather, I will not be opposed to their taking risks just as long as they are not unreasonable. After...

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Unconditional Love — Is “The Giving Tree” a Depressing Book?

When I was little, I asked my mother what love is. "Love is something you give away. But unlike other things, the more you give the more you receive in return. If you give one, you get two. If you give two, you get four, and so on. But you shouldn't give love just for the sake of getting more. You should love as God loves us." This statement has had a profound impact on me since I was that curious little girl of four. Perhaps this is the reason I still cite Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree as one of my favorite books of all time. A few years ago, I attended my cousin's daughter's 1-year birthday party and I decided...

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Comang with Daddy

I know that I constantly chide J for acting immature, but whenever I see him with Comang I can't help but just know that he will make a wonderful father to our little girl. photo taken with my Moto Droid, edited with Totally Rad actions The best relationship advice I've ever been given is, "Do not marry a man unless you would be proud if your son turned out just like him." I'd be over the moon if our future son(s) turn out like J, and I'd be pretty damn proud if our daughter takes after him too....

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