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What’s the world’s greatest security system?

June 5, 2015 by CaMarie Hoffman 2 Comments

Mike getting on plane

My husband and I took a trip just a month or so ago and my usual frustration with security came up as they scanned me like a criminal.  It reminded me of the times I've been 'assaulted' at airport security before, always it seems with 5-10 little children in tow and at least half of the time traveling by myself with them, once I even had to nurse a baby while waiting in security - and being Continue Reading

Monitoring Your Child’s Devices

April 17, 2015 by CaMarie Hoffman 7 Comments

My friend Sarah recently wrote: "I'm wondering if you would mind sharing with me your family policies on electronics for your teens - cell phones, iPads, tablets, computers, etc...   We've really been struggling with this issue lately, and I decided to start polling some of the moms I know!" She continues, "I know there's no easy answer to the question of technology for teens - although I'm Continue Reading

The After-School Routine

April 10, 2015 by CaMarie Hoffman 15 Comments

After 20 years of parenting, now 10 children, we've learned a little about the great importance of the after-school routine! Two years ago we were at our high, 8 children in school from preschool to senior year, with the challenge of new-born twins. I've held this teaching close to my heart as a guide and I have found it to be a fantastic strategy to parenting, it is from a list of 10 ways moms Continue Reading

Best Surprise EVER!

March 16, 2015 by CaMarie Hoffman 4 Comments

cousins and sisters hugging

Going along in daily life: work, school, chores, laundry, dishes, dinners, planning, preparing, helping however we can, just doin' life.  (But somehow I found it surprisingly CHARMING!- another post.) Then one of the best surprises ever came along! A weekend we look forward to very much every year was coming up: our niece's high school play.  She's EXTRAORDINARY!!!  And so is her high school!! Continue Reading

Just SO FULL of happiness today!!

February 25, 2015 by CaMarie Hoffman 2 Comments

So Happy to be home

My house is a mess, my laundry is piling up as we speak; my sister-in-law,who has been staying with us for some time, had her sweet kitty, that we all know and love, die last night; it's been cold for weeks and weeks; and I have one more child home sick today... but for some reason my heart is just so full of quiet, beautiful happiness. So full that it's pouring out onto blog! "My cup runneth over Continue Reading

How to Be Perfect Parents

July 27, 2014 by CaMarie Hoffman Leave a Comment

Imperfect Discipline

Right this minute, some of you are feeling intensely angry that I would presume to write an article about how to be perfect parents! You are thinking you may never read a blog post from me again! Then again, I wonder if any of you are thinking, “I already know how. Yep, that's me! The Perfect Parent!” (That would make us worry all the more about your approach to parenting, yes?) I have no doubt Continue Reading

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