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Love 7 Research-Based Ways to Increase Your Joy by Dr. Greg Popcak. "People have a lot of ideas about what it takes to be happy, but these research-based ideas reveal the truth about how we were made to live. As our Christian tradition teaches,...
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Some new links and resources for your intentional Catholic parenting journey! BREASTFEEDING Extended breastfeeding linked to higher adult i.q. and earning ability. A 30 year study following 3500 newborns found that "longer duration of...
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ICP BASICS Sleep Deprivation and Teenagers by Dr. Frances Jensen. Okay, now I finally understand why my teenager hangs around in the family room when he's supposed to be going to bed, but then acts like he has a hangover in the morning. "One...
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A few links to articles that can help us love more intentionally with our children! Love 10 Signs of Love by Darcia Narvaez. An exquisite but brief exploration into the nature of real love. "Love is … not a choice, or a dream, or a romantic...
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Intentional Basics 6 Things the Happiest Families Have in Common: Well, we could squabble about this list, but I found it interesting and a great reminder about the importance of respectful communication, and playing and eating together! Most...
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Here are some great links for encouraging us to live with generous love in our families: Love: Raising a Baby Well Is Like Climbing Mount Everest: Just like mountain climbing, wise parenting takes preparation, focus, and practice. Tiger Moms and...
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