Parenting Tips
Bait and Tackle—Sibling Rivalry
Read about being a mom of 12. Our 'Supermom' shares her wise parenting advice.
The fun and the not-so-fun
It's funny how first time pregnant moms (and their husbands) never imagine how obnoxious their future kids will be....
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Older Children and a New Baby–Sibling Rivalry
Read about being a mom of 12. Our 'Supermom' shares her wise parenting advice.
Jealousy rears its ugly head
You've brought the baby home and at first everything seems rosy. Your family gathers around you and...
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***Anecdotes and advice from a Supermom of 12 children
Falling into Traps
Being the mother of 12 children doesn't really bestow special virtues on me. Sometimes I make mistakes, and sometimes I make the same mistakes again...
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The Parent Trap—Comparing Children
***Anecdotes and advice from a Supermom of 12 children
As a mother of 12 children, I've often wondered at the fact that my children have such varied natures, talents, and looks. I would have thought that...
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***Anecdotes and advice from a Supermom of 12 children
Love in their hearts
Many mothers claim they don't have a favorite among their children. I think there is some truth to the idea that mothers have...
Parenting Tips
***Anecdotes and advice from a Supermom of 12 children
Give your kids a civics lesson
In every family with plural offspring, there's going to be some amount of sibling rivalry. Rather than focus on avoiding jealousy,...
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Choosing A Pet For Your Family
Many of us have fond memories of childhood pets that we would like to give our own children. Pets can help us teach our children about friendship, responsibility, commitment, loyalty and empathy. But how...
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How to Raise a Successful Student
As we all know, academic success in childhood is important for lifelong success. Elementary school is where kids learn the basic skills they will need for the rest of their lives. On top of that, success...