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I started saying bedtime prayers with my little guy a long time ago, and now he's old enough to understand the basics of saying prayers. He learns about Jesus at school, and tells me all about Him and the songs his teachers teach him about God. Recently, he's been using prayer as a way to make requests that I am unable to fulfill. For example, I was recently in the h …

My daughter loves being outside. And at just under one year old, the extent of her time outside consists of sitting in the grass and trying to munch on it. (Mommy freaks out if she finds grass bits in baby girl's mouth, while daddy considers it a new food group.) Eating grass aside, I can tell she's going to be somewhat of an outdoors lover. Not so much a "climb trees and play …

One of the hardest decisions when it comes to wedding planning is whom to ask to be members of your bridal party. And then you have to find a dress and shoes for them to wear. And then you have to find the perfect gift to say "thank you." It can be overwhelming to make so many decisions! For some brides, there is yet another decision to be made- whether or not to include a juni …

About six months ago, we made our first attempts at potty training my son. It didn't go very well, so we took a break from trying. And now, he's officially potty trained. This childhood rite of passage is bittersweet. While I'm very excited to have a little guy out of diapers, I'm also sad because it means he's definitely not a baby anymore. But what's even harder to accept is …

Sisters have a very special bond. Many have love-hate relationships, but most are rooted in unconditional love. This is why many parents choose to dress their daughters in matching outfits. Even if they aren't twins, sisters often like to look as inseparable as they feel. With age gaps between sisters, you have to find pieces that fit each girl. Sometimes you'll find piece …