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   New Year, New Goals This year I will: Write one solid parenting article each month. Submit one mini-romance monthly (sigh) to Woman’s World (at $1,000 per, I can deal with the fluff). Write two more Edna and…

When January 1st rolls around, most of us look for fresh starts. This year we’ll lose weight, quit smoking or drinking too much, get along with family members and….the list goes on. Check in with folks about…

       It’s Christmas season. Time for nostalgic thoughts about the things that make the holidays so wonderful. Most of us have one or two near-perfect holiday memories and we love recalling them. When my son Josh was twelve,…

There’s a reason a toy becomes a classic. Either it’s extremely well-designed and durable, or it captures the child’s imagination in a unique way that stands the test of time. The holiday season is nearing, and you…

   I’m a firm believer that every child should receive at least one good book for Christmas. Yes, they’re expensive, but if you’re careful to shop for classic stories that will never become outdated, then a Christmas…