Mary Cooney

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How to value a child

24 Nov 2012 |

tags: cost of children, family values, human dignity

Putting a price on the head of your potential child is applying the wrong set of values altogether.





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No Biking in the House without a Helmet

21 May 2012 |

tags: adoption, book reviews, large families

A rollicking account of a large and unusual family.





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Raising thrifty kids

19 Jul 2011 |

tags: materialism, parenting, thrift

How to turn your shopping trips into life-long lessons for your kids.





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Boredom busters and brain boosters

28 Jun 2011 |

tags: holiday, media, parenting, play

Ten tips on how to keep your kids happily busy during the summer holiday.





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Homeschooling: a learning experience for the whole family

26 Aug 2008 |

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It was a lot harder than I imagined, but the reasons for educating our children at home were compelling.