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Quote of the Week
"This very moment is a seed from which the flowers of tomorrow's happiness grow." -- Margaret Lindsey
The 10 Best New Year's Resolutions For Parents
As we approach the end of another year, many of us are taking some time out to reflect on the year gone by and how we can bring more love, joy and happiness to our families in the year ahead. While each of us may not set out to make formal New Year's resolutions, reflecting on our intentions as parents is a helpful way to plant seeds in our hearts, of the little changes we want to make in our family life. In that spirit, we offer you some inspiring ideas in this week's article, "The 10 Best New Year's Resolutions for Parents," as you reflect on your own intentions for the coming year. [read more]
Reading Corner
 Title: No Matter What
By: Debi Gliori
Ages: 3-8
"A little fox is in a big bad mood, and is worried that its mother won't love it forever. In this beautiful and lyrical picture book, we see a clever and resourceful mother prove to her child that a parents love is limitless - no matter what! In this reassuring and warm picture book, the hugely talented Debi Gliori manages to treat the familiar subject of
childhood worries in a very fresh, original and inventive way. 'This is an instant childhood classic for anyone over the age of three.' - "Independent On Sunday". "The literary equivalent of a big hug." - "The Times."
Recommended by The Cubs Editors
Be The Change
Sit together with your children and take turns sharing stories about what each of you loves about your family life. Also take time to share what could be improved upon or changed, which would make everyone happier. Need some tips on how to collectively think about your intentions as a family? This article from PBS parents offers a few suggestions on how to get started.
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