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Dear Mama Bears, I have always been a huge proponent of teaching my kids critical thinking skills. However, I keep hearing people talk about critical thinking like it’s a bad thing and I’m confused ...

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Dear Mama Bears: In my daily life, I strive to follow the teachings of Jesus, and I understand that suffering is an inevitable part of the human experience. However, I struggle with the thought of ...