11 Ways Being a Mom Has Brought Me Closer to God
I expected many changes when I became a mother. I anticipated diaper duty and midnight feedings. I expected to run on
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February 9, 2020
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An Unexpected Reaction to My Daughter’s Heartbreak
As my six-year-old daughter walked from the doors of her school toward the car, I could tell something was not quite right.
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January 16, 2020
10 Fun Money Activities to Help Kids Understand Values
As kids grow up, they’re constantly learning. They watch their parents to learn about social skills, go to school for
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January 4, 2020
15 Droplets of Knowledge for Parenting
Being the intellectual-type person and father that I am, I have come up with some observations and some answers to the
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November 25, 2019
Sweatpants & Books | 4 Things You May Not Know About Oscar Wilde
Born in Dublin, Ireland on October 16, 1854, Oscar Wilde is a literary and cultural giant whose works continue to inspire
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October 15, 2019
They Built the Bridge
I was never one to defend myself. Never one to set strong boundaries, or to teach people how to treat me. I was always not
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October 8, 2019
The Working Parent Experience
Today is National Working Parents Day, a day to pay tribute to parents who work to provide for their family. While I always
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September 15, 2019
Sweatpants & Solidarity | Supporting Our Immigrant Neighbors in 2019
Note from Nanea Hoffman: As a Native Hawaiian of mixed blood, the blood of immigrants who may not have been considered to
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July 12, 2019
Children Aren’t Angry, They’re Anxious: 8 Ways to Spot Anxiety in Children
Almost every week, I receive calls from parents seeking therapy for their “angry,” “aggressive,” or “obnoxious”
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March 25, 2019
Sweatpants & Humor | Pretending to Like Other People’s Kids
I’m sure this will offend many of you, but I really don’t like your kids. I shouldn’t say that, I don’t really dislike
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January 14, 2019
