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Reblog: A Dad Defined — By His Son

I have been thinking about my dad who passed away many years ago at the young age of sixty eight. Before his death I thought I had finally figured out a way to have a relationship with him. It was all on his terms of course but I did not mind because I wanted to know him, even if it was just a little bit before I lost him. For some reason it is very hard for most dads to connect to their children. I believe it is partially due to the way they are wired and partially due to how they were fathered. A lot of the time they can deal with the husband and wife relationship because it is a more sexual relationship in nature. But the father/child relationship is a training/nurturing relationship and this is where the problem starts. The role of dad is a hard one

Reblog: Eggnog Recipe for Kids and Santa Claus Song

Christmas Eggnog Recipe For Kids! Here’s an eggnog recipe for kids that is perfect for the Christmas holidays! Baking and cooking helps children learn about nutrition. It also helps them build their literacy, math, social and fine motor skills. This delicious non-alcoholic eggnog recipe eggnog recipe for kids is easy enough for preschool and kindergarten children to follow. And, it is a wonderful activity to do with the children over the Christmas holidays – at home or in the classroom! The Night Before Christmas written by Clement Clarke Moore, is a delightful book to read to children before Christmas. And, there are so many wonderful activities that go with the book, like this eggnog recipe eggnog recipe for kids and Santa Claus Song. While the children are working on their eggnogs, play the Santa Claus Is Coming To Town song for kids in the background. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player

Reblog: Giving Back, Receiving, and Winning with #GivingChristmas in a Flash

The Kat’s Cafe Gift Guide for Special Needs Families Coming And Flash Campaign for #GivingChristmas Set to Commence We delayed the start of our impromptu Giving Christmas campaign as well as the amazing Gift Guide for Special Needs Families here at Kat’s Cafe out of respect for the tragedy of late last week. While everything we do is and will be tempered with respect, grief and love for families dealing with this tragedy, we want to take the opportunity to spread a bit of joy and fun for a few days as we celebrate family, unique gift ideas, giveaways, and a very special chance to give back. In a Flash – Kat’s Cafe and Special Needs Families NEED YOU Because we’re starting this campaign late, we still want to reach as MANY people as possible, spread the word about some great ideas for last minute gifts (and gifts for next