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“Working together is a great way to bond. Suzanne Chandler says that when she is cleaning the kitchen with her son, she tries to remember that her first job is to build a relationship with him. Her second job is to train him how to clean the kitchen. Her third job is to clean the kitchen.”

“I am a fairly serious person and, at times, have to remind myself to go for the laugh instead of a lecture....Humor is one of a parents most powerful allies. You’ll always be more effective when you aim for your child’s funny bone.”

When People say, as they always do, that our children are blessed, I agree. But I instantly add that my husband and I are equally blessed. We are privileged to have each of our children…