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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

Parents We Must Rise! Book Review and Giveaway

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We are the parents. We love you. We are in charge. How come we sometimes forget this one simple line? I’m grateful for the parenting reminders throughout Arlene Pellicane’s new […]

April 12, 2018/17 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

8 Ways Parents Can Combat the Stress of Growing Up in Today’s Competitive Culture

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What do you mean you have a B? What do you mean you got third place? What do you mean you’re not taking that honors class or that SAT prep […]

March 27, 2018/2 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

5 Reasons You Need To Be a Less Productive Parent

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We must stop being so productive in our parenting today so that our children can learn how to be productive in their own lives. In the morning, the productive parent… […]

February 20, 2018/2 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

How 936 Pennies Can Help You Parent More Intentionally

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Nine hundred and thirty-six weeks from birth until our children turn eighteen. Before I even heard the 936 Pennies message, I knew that the time I had to raise my […]

February 3, 2018/23 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

Why You Need to Say Yes to the Thin Mints

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It’s that time of year when we’re asked to buy tagalongs, thin mints, and trefoils. I remember the first time our neighborhood Girl Scouts showed up unannounced on our doorstep […]

January 31, 2018/2 Comments/by Amy Carney
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My One Word for 2018…..

Have you chosen your One Word to guide you intentionally toward where you hope to go this new year? Choosing one word to represent 2018 is a simple way to motivate yourself into intentional […]

January 14, 2018/0 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Product Reviews

Stop Banning Seesaws and Start Banning SnapChat – BOOK REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

Over the holiday break, my husband and I continuously threatened to shut off our kids’ cell phone data plans, the wifi, the cable box- anything that might get our relaxing […]

January 8, 2018/37 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

6 Simple New Year’s Eve Ideas for Family Fun

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Ushering in the New Year as a family is a golden opportunity to create meaningful memories together. With just a little extra effort, you can turn a simple evening into […]

December 28, 2017/0 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Blog, Parenting

5 Gifts To Give Your Child This Christmas

During the holiday season, the watchful eyes of our children observe not just the presents under the tree but also how we live out our values. They pay attention to […]

December 18, 2017/0 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Blog, Parenting

6 Ways Parents Can Help Keep Teens Safer

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It’s a boy. A boy. And yet another boy. The ultrasound confirmed that I was officially a Mom of triplet sons which meant I was going to have my work […]

November 1, 2017/14 Comments/by Amy Carney
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