“At the heart of every tradition is a meaningful family experience.” – Unknown
Advice from a grandfather and award-winning author.
Originally published in Milwaukee Mom, May 2017
Samantha’s Story
As parents, it is our job to keep our children safe and sound protecting them from all the dangers in the world. Unfortunately, dangers and hazards don’t only exist outside the safety of our family homes, which is why we childproof our homes to reduce the chance of accidents and injuries at home.
And the winners are…
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