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One mission I had when I first became a parent to a second child was to ensure my daughter and son would have a good relationship. I know that siblings will have their normal rivalry, that competition for their parents’ attention and the differences between personalities, etc. When I say I wanted my siblings to love each other, it goes deeper than what you see on the surface.   I Want My Children to Love Each Other – Fully I don’t care if my children are throwing each other on the ground in a drag out fist fight, which sometimes happens with those two boys, but what matters, is how they handle the after effect. Does one brother feel bad for hurting the other brother? Does one do something kind …

Rainy days can be fun days with creative indoor play ideas. When the fall weather is too bad to go outside, your kids can still enjoy themselves inside with these five fun activities. Take an Imaginary Camping Trip Camping doesn’t have to be outdoors. You can make a tent in your own home with chairs and blankets. An indoor camping trip can be an exciting way to spend the morning, even in a small apartment. Make sure you bring plenty of snacks, flashlights, and books. You can even build an igloo and go on a polar bear hunt or an ice fishing expedition. Bring warm clothes to make sure you don’t freeze at the North Pole! Reuse and Recycle A rainy fall day is the perfect moment to do some …