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May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month!

Written by The Magazine of Santa Clarita Tuesday, 23 April 2013 11:51

Foster Parent Appreciation Month in May provides a wonderful opportunity to honor and recognize the work of people making a difference in the lives of children in foster care. It’s also a time to bring awareness to the great need for resource families to open their homes for fostering and/or adoption to these vulnerable children, especially older children and sibling sets of brothers and sisters who wish to remain together.

Spring – A Time for Renewal

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Written by Pastor Kathy Cannon Tuesday, 23 April 2013 11:50

Recently I woke up to 11 baby ducks and a very protective mother in my swimming pool!
I had been aware of the male and female ducks “hanging around the pool” for a couple of weeks – I had even looked for a nest in the bushes! Imagine my surprise when I saw all of them in the pool – and my three dogs barking at them!

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Creative Ways to Show Love for Mom and Grandma!

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Written by The Magazine of Santa Clarita Tuesday, 23 April 2013 11:06

Our mothers and grandmothers have such a profound influence on our lives, and Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show them how much we love them!
When you are choosing the right gift, the first thing you want to do is consider your mom or grandmother’s personality and interests. What kind of activities is she involved in regularly? How does she like to spend her spare time? Does she have any physical limitations?

The Secret Language of Tweens, Teens and Pre-Teens Motivating, Getting Respect and Setting Boundaries Your Kids Will Follow

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Written by Scott Spackey Tuesday, 23 April 2013 11:02

It feels a lot like you’re banging your head against a brick wall, doesn’t it? You tell your kids what’s right and what’s good for them and they not only ignore, but roll their eyes or worse, become defiant or disrespectful, like you’re stupid. It makes you want to give up sometimes and it seems hopelessly frustrating.

Your Home and Your Divorce

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Written by Denise Placencio, Esq. Tuesday, 23 April 2013 11:02

If you are contemplating or going through a divorce, your home can be a tricky asset to divide, depending on a number of circumstances. Issues arise such as whether the home was owned by one spouse prior to marriage; how much of an interest in the home the community may have, if any; separate property contributions to acquisition or improvements; and issues pertaining to refinance(s).