Keep your whole family active, engaged, and cool this summer! By Kaeti Spanbauer Are you looking forward to a summer with your kids? A couple months full of fun activities to bring you closer as a family and make lasting memories. We are, and we know kids are getting excited for a break too, so let’s give them the summer of a lifetime. Here are …
In Our Homes and Around the World By Raven Howell Striped or plaid? Skinny-casual or formal? Hmmm . . . ties remain the most common Father’s Day gift choice, with 46% of people buying clothes, including ties, for Dad (National Retail Federation). Interesting to note though, many fathers, about 40%, prefer gift cards for electronics and gadgets. If you’re a flower-giver, the rose is the official …
Using Story Time to Enchant and Enhance By Maxine Rose Schur As parents, we know how much kids love a good story before bedtime. Yet, at the end of our busy days, tired moms and dads often keep this evening ritual to a reading of the text. Studies have shown that children whose parents read to them do better in school because there are numerous …
10 Diverse Books Perfect for Kids By Shawna Della Cerra, Ed.D. With no homework or school to worry about, summer can be the perfect time for kids and teens to crack open a great book. These Top Ten Sizzlin’ Summer Reads are sure to entertain, influence, and make you want to learn more. Up in the Air by Jody Armstrong Use this beautiful nature guide …
by Kaeti Spanbauer Summer is quickly approaching. Kids are starting to get antsy about the end of school, and going on their big family vacation. While traveling is a fun and wonderful bonding experience for the family, getting there can be filled with, “Are we there yet?” “He’s touching me,” and “My ears hurt on this plane.” So let me share some travel knowledge that’s …
by Stephanie Morris Mother’s Day is a special day for me. It’s no surprise. I have countless reasons to bask in such a wonderful day focused on women. Womanhood is an incredible thing, in and of itself, but there’s nothing like the moment you realize that you’re going to be a mother! I’ve had a unique journey as a mom, but one I wouldn’t trade …
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The last few years have been rough for extended family bonding. While we worked hard to keep our elderly and medically fragile family members safe, both kids and their grandparents struggled to communicate. Yearly get-togethers over holiday meals were replaced with Zoom calls and FaceTime, masked visits, and awkward distancing without familiar hugs and smiles. For young children, the bonding has been even more difficult. …
With spring approaching, there are lots of us getting outside more and enjoying the beautiful weather before the rain starts to come. I personally love the springtime and the crisp air, the bike rides, the beautiful flowers, and just being outside in general. But, if we’re experiencing rain or a continued winter, it can be more challenging to keep kids entertained and out of trouble. …
As part of our human nature, we desire nothing more than to feel confident and accepted by others. It’s no surprise then how common it is for parents to seek advice on how to help their children learn to interact with children who are different than they are, as they’re wanting their children to fit in and to also accept others. The truth of the …
Live with Love Lessons From Our Children by Randa Canter Read More »
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! The day to show the people you care about that you love them. For some, it’s a day to make a spouse or significant other feel extra special, and, for others, it’s a day for loving on your family. Growing up, my sister thought if you had to attend school on a holiday that it was not a …
Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids-There Are No Small Holidays By Kaeti Spanbauer Read More »
