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See where Sarah's been quoted or mentioned recently.
Interviewed on Let's Talk Live! on Jan. 7, 2015, about sibling rivalry, pictured on the set with one of the anchors, Kellye Lynn.
View the segment here: http://www.wjla.com/blogs/lets-talk-live/2015/01/how-to-tame-sibling-rivalry-24122.html.
Interviewed for "Helping Your Children Face a Lean Christmas" on The Happy Housewife.
Guest on KFIA's Kingdom News, Oct. 31, 2014, to talk about Halloween. Listen to the interview here.
Guest on KSBJ's Sunday Night Live, Sept. 28, 2014, to talk about Ending Sibling Rivalry. Listen to the interview here.
"101 Things to Do When Kids Say 'I'm Bored'" on Care.net.
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Below are articles relating to parenting, children and writing written by Sarah Hamaker. Every effort has been made to ensure links work. However, if you find a link that doesn’t work, please email Sarah through her contact page.
Children
Out of the Whirlwind
How to help your child become better organized.
Why Can’t They Just Get Along?
How to help siblings become friends instead of enemies.
Why do Children Lie?
A behind-the-scenes look on why all children tell falsehoods—and how to stop lying from becoming a bad habit.
Holidays/Traveling
18 Affordable Ways Families Can Prepare for Christmas
Ideas for making this winter holiday fun for you and your family.
Great (Christmas) Expectations
How we should think about--and experience--the winter holidays.
Summer Vacation: Beating the Traveling Blues
Tips on how to travel with children of all ages.
Thankfulness for Thanksgiving
Why we should remember to focus on cultivating a thankful heart.
A Tricky Holiday: Should Christians Ignore or Embrace Halloween?
A thoughtful reflection on how to view October 31.
Zombies and Vampires and Ghosts, Oh, My!
How to help our kids navigate the sometimes scary Halloween season.
Parenting
5 Ways to Encourage Your Kids When Grandpa Has Alzheimer's
A look at how we can help our children keep their relationship with a grandparent who's ill in body or mind.
6 Words of Wisdom for the Stay-At-Home Dad
With the number of stay-at-home fathers rising, here are some tips for men considering being at home.
Expert John Rosemond Urges a Return to Common Sense Parenting
A snapshot of what Rosemond believes are some of the problems facing today’s parents.
The Hidden Side of Dating Abuse
A 2013 study shows how digital abuse can lead to in-person abuse in teen dating relationships.
How to Manage Your Time in a 24/7 World
Time management techniques that really work..
Large Families: Blessings or Burdens?
An inside look at a few families with six or more children.
Master of Oneself
Self-control is one of the most important things a child can ever learn.
Pictures of Your Kids: To Post or Pass?
How to use social media when talking about our kids.
Playing With Your Children Can Be More Than Fun and Games
How you as a parent should approach being your child’s playmate.
Shame on You
Is it ever right for children to feel shame?
Should Happiness Matter to Parents?
How should parents think about happiness while raising children?
Raising an Average Jane or Joe
A call for parents to stop worrying about raising children who are extraordinary and focus instead on raising kids of character.
Teaching Your Children the Faith Through Catechesis
Catechism isn’t as popular as it once was, but it’s staging a comeback.
Why We Should Teach our Kids About the Election Process
The importance of our civic duty and voting.
Writing/General Interest
Amish Fiction: Bonnet Books Rise in Popularity
Why this trend in publishing endures.
Do You Have What It Takes To Work From Home?
An excerpt from Hired at Home.
In Search of the Male Reader
Do men read novels?
Love Reigns on the Shelves
A look at why romance continues to be a top seller.
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