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Building Children with Love, Not DNA: One Blended Family's Journey

Blended families often navigate the complex dance between nature and nurture, a journey that has profoundly impacted my own family....

Why We Say "No" to Chore Money: Building Life Skills and Team Spirit in Our Home

In the realm of parenting, few topics stir up as much debate as the idea of paying kids for doing chores. Here in our household, we've...

Keeping Our Blended Family Organized: The Magic of Our Chore Chart System

Managing a Household with a Heart In a bustling household with seven children, organization isn't just helpful - it's essential. But...

Twenty Years Later: Honoring My Mother's Legacy in My Journey of Healing

My story of grief and growth, is a testament to the enduring power of a mother's influence and the capacity of the human spirit to heal.

Building a Lasting Bond: How Open Communication and Non-Negotiables Shaped Our Love Story

The Genesis of a Strong Bond When my husband and I met (through a dating app of all places), we knew the value of open communication in a...

Understanding Trauma: More Than Just a Buzzword

Unveiling the Many Faces of Trauma In today's post, let's delve into a topic that is often misunderstood and yet so pivotal to our...

My Blended Family Journey: An Introduction

As I sit to rewrite this introduction, it's not just a page that's turning; it's an entire chapter. Sunshine After Storms began as a...

Create a Functional and Transitional Kids Workspace!

We had the idea to turn open wall space into a functional and transitional area where the kids could color, play games, build legos, etc.

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