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Kids Say The Funniest Things, Especially Mine!

About a year ago, I side-swiped a cement wall on the shoulder of the highway on my way to pick Colton up from school.  A bird was headed towards my windshield, and it startled me, and I jerked the wheel hitting a cement barrier in the shoulder of a highway construction zone.  Thankfully, no one […]

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Conversations With Colton

The Best Road Trip Books

Did you know the average American will spend 23 hours on road trips with their families this summer?  That’s crazy in and of itself. Road Trip reads for the littles can really help combat: “𝘐’𝘮 𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘺” “𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘵?” “𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳?” “𝘐’𝘮 𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥” Have no fear!  I’m here for all your PaperPie road

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Helping Your Child Overcome Perfectionism: Practical Advice for Parents

I figured out very early on that I was raising a child who wanted to do everything perfectly. At first, I thought it was cute, but shortly thereafter I realized that a child who strives for perfection in all that they do can be a challenge to parents. The funny thing is perfectionism is both a blessing

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How to Encourage Reading at Home: 3 Tips

Promoting reading in a screen-driven age may seem tough, but it’s doable! Here are three tips that can help cultivate a reading habit in individuals of any age. One of the most effective ways to encourage reading is to be a reader yourself. It’s True! Especially with children. When they observe others around them reading

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Conversations With Colton, PaperPie, Parenting
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How To Teach Your Kids About Memorial Day

For many people, Memorial Day means barbecues, picnics, trips to the beach, and the start of summer break. However, the real meaning of Memorial Day is important and shouldn’t get lost in all the warm weather excitement. It’s important to talk about the meaning of Memorial Day! It’s important to tell them, and show them

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My New Favorite Crockpot Recipe: Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Cooking with a crockpot is like having a magical kitchen helper that turns you into a culinary superstar! Toss in all your yummy ingredients, hit the slow-cook button, and voilà – dinner practically makes itself! It’s a lifesaver for busy bees craving a scrumptious homemade meal minus the kitchen hustle. And oh, the flavors! The

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