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Murfreesboro Mama: 10 great kids menus in Rutherford County

Mar 05, 2020 at 10:02 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

I'll admit it, February's warm-cold, "betwixt and between" weather had me eating my feelings a good bit, which inspired this next piece. Now creating a “where to eat&rd.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Hooked on electronics

Mar 04, 2020 at 08:00 am by Dads2Dads

One of the challenges we hear from dads is "How do I get my teen to look up from her phone? She's always on it." Kids spend about seven hours a day on electronic device.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Why dads are 'giants among us'

Feb 26, 2020 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

If we think about our place on this earth too long and hard, we can talk ourselves into believing that we are but insignificant creatures just plodding along. And we would be.... Read More

Much-needed advice from Murfreesboro Mama about rainy days

Murfreesboro Mama: 8 Curiously Cool Spots for Rainy Day Play

Feb 13, 2020 at 11:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

Most of us have had our fill of rain lately. I think that's called an understatement. As long as the temps stayed warm-ish I was fine to send the kids out to play in our mudd.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Love is its own power

Feb 13, 2020 at 08:00 am by Dads2Dads

Valentine's Day is coming. . . a time when we get all soft and buy a card or candy or flowers (sometimes all three) to show someone how much we like/love them. It's a great da.... Read More

Declarations of Love for Valentine's Day

Feb 13, 2020 at 07:00 am by Paulette Jackson

His name was Walter and he was fourteen years old. School was out for the summer, and his mother was driving him to Texas to live with his two great uncles. Retired soldiers o.... Read More

Legal Aid Society: How to Protect Yourself in the Debt Collection Process

Feb 10, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Unless you've received a phone call from a debt collector, you probably don't know much about the debt collection process. People get behind on payments and in debt for a vari.... Read More

Dads2Dads: How to be a finisher, not a starter

Feb 04, 2020 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

How did you get all those loose ends—those unfinished tasks that are dangling in the wind? Why did you take on so many projects all at once? Why didn't you say no? Most.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Good Parenting and Good Partnering go hand in hand

Jan 22, 2020 at 09:00 am by Dads2Dads

Last week we dealt with the importance of stepping up to the plate and being a good dad -- showing up, listening, paying attention … those things that are sometim.... Read More

Yellow warbler song bird singing in tree flowers by Scott Leslie, Fine Art America

The Gift of Help. Giving Birth to Hope

Jan 20, 2020 at 09:11 am by Paulette Jackson

Her son had a nasty cough for several days, so the nights were a little busy with up and downs. While he was "on the mend," the previous night brought the realization that ano.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Resolutions to keep in 2020

Jan 15, 2020 at 12:00 pm by Dads2Dads

The new year arrives, and we resolve to make many improvements in our lives. The beginning of the year can be a time to reflect on how last year went, and what we want the nex.... Read More

How to Have a Successful Loving Argument

Jan 13, 2020 at 09:00 am by aGentleDrLaura

My first argument with David began as we attempted to make the bed. Really. He liked to make the bed military-style, and I wanted the sheets free for my continuously cramping.... Read More

Dads2Dads: How to resolve to be a better father in the New Year

Jan 07, 2020 at 09:03 am by Dads2Dads

The new year arrives and we make resolutions. We resolve to be better dads, to get healthier, to finish projects, etc. The years of fatherhood are littered with resolutions. W.... Read More

10 easy steps to changing your relationship pattern

Jan 06, 2020 at 10:00 am by aGentleDrLaura

This the first article in a series about relationships. When I was in my 20s, I met my grand obsession. This man devastated me. Slowly, I decided to examine myself to cha.... Read More

Ask Ellie: Etiquette 101 when it comes to parties and RSVPs

Jan 02, 2020 at 11:00 am by Ask Ellie

Recently I have received a few letters about etiquette, so I thought I would go over the basics as requested, and then weekly discuss a few points at length. 'Tis the season.... Read More