Danielle Bean, a mother of eight, is Editorial Director of Faith & Family. She is author of My Cup of Tea: Musings of a Catholic Mom (Pauline 2005) and Mom to Mom, Day to Day: Advice and Support for Catholic Living (Pauline 2007). Though she once struggled to separate her life and her work, the two have now become so perfectly entangled that she embraces the joyful jumble. She writes what she lives: marriage, motherhood, cooking, homemaking, health, humor, and Catholic family living. Read her personal blog at 
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School Rules
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Friday, March 19, 2010
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Whether your children attend school or are homeschooled, this is the spot to ask questions about curricula, religious education, parent-teacher relationships, or academic concerns of any kind.
Please join us!
Kick Your Kids Out
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Thursday, March 18, 2010
I am a big fan of outdoor play for kids. Some winter months it’s not very practical here in New Hampshire, but I do my best to maintain a strict “Spend at least 60 minutes outdoors” policy for my kids, even in the cold weather.
We are fortunate in that we have a large yard and so they have no problem meeting my outdoor play quota (and lots more!) during nice weather in the spring, summer, and fall.... READ MORE
Small Stuff, Big Difference
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Thursday, March 18, 2010
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that.
To participate, just write up a list of 3 of your recent Small Successes and post it on your blog along with the Small Successes button (go here to get the code). You are not required to use the button, but please do link back to the main post... READ MORE
Just the Two of You
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Thursday, March 18, 2010
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Struggling in your marriage? Have some relationship advice to share? Have a marriage success story to share? Have a man/woman question? This weekly thread is the place to do it.
Come on in and join the conversation!
Top o' the Mornin' to You!
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I thought we could share some sweet and clever Irish blessings in honor of good St. Patrick today. I have few to get us started, but please add yours in the comments!
May the saddest day of your future be no worse
Than the happiest day of your past.
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May you live to be a hundred years,
With one extra year to repent!
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May your neighbors respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The... READ MORE
NFP FAQs
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
This weekly thread is a place where you can share your struggles, triumphs, links, resources, concerns, and questions about all things related to Natural Family Planning.
Please join the conversation!
Make Family Dinners a Reality
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Tuesday, March 16, 2010
As some of you know, I have been a weekly guest on the Son Rise Morning Show for a couple of months now. Every Friday at 6:50 am EST, Brian Patrick and I chat about all things related to Catholic family life.
You can hear my latest interview, about the importance and practicality of family dinners, by clicking on the player above.
(On Friday mornings, you can listen live online or tune in to EWTN Radio.)
The Floor is Yours
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, March 16, 2010
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
This is the Open Forum Coffee Talk. That means ... anything goes. Ask a question, make a suggestion, share a story, offer some advice—the floor is yours!
Sunshine in a Cake
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Monday, March 15, 2010
Over the weekend, we had a very special young lady in the house turn 15, and this happy-looking cake was part of the celebration.
Yes, those are Twinkies.
No, I don’t usually “bake” with Twinkies.
But Kateri has had her eye on this cake ever since she spotted the recipe in one of my Taste of Home cookbooks a while back.
It really was easy and fun to put together. I made this one on a bit of a smaller... READ MORE
Raising Up Saints
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, March 15, 2010
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Terrible toddlers? Trying teens? Something in between? This weekly forum is the spot to share your questions and struggles about all things related to parenthood.
Please join us!
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