I don’t know who or what deserves the credit for this (though I’m happy to take it!), but my boys have had to be coaxed and prodded to come up with ideas for what they want for Christmas (which is the gift-giving holiday we celebrate in these parts). Is it my strictness? My older son’s [...]
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Denise Schipani is the mom of two boys, seven-year-old Daniel and five-year-old James. She's also a professional writer and editor, and the "Mom Advice" columnist for American Baby magazine. Visit www.deniseschipani.comGet Mean Mommy in your inbox!
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