It’s time to get outside and see what you can see! By Emily Brunner Kids are natural-born scientists, and no one investigates the world quite like they do! Everything is so new, so interesting, and so in need of exploring. Bird watching (or birding, if you’re in the know) is a perfect opportunity to encourage this curiosity and teach a multitude of new skills. And …
Books open our eyes to things that are real even if we haven’t seen them yet. By William Hart Last year, my husband and two sons were watching a cartoon about animal conservation while I cleaned up after dinner. This episode was about ocean animals and the creature they were featuring/highlighting was a narwhal. A narwhal is a medium-sized whale that has an enlarged tooth …
Having fun as a family without the screens By Stephanie Wildman Screens are everywhere in modern life. From television to smart phones to computers, children see us engaging with screens. Naturally, children want to know what screens are about and want to watch, too. Screens are everywhere in modern life. From television to smart phones to computers, children see us engaging with screens. Naturally, children …
Cuddle up with your little ones and enjoy these books full of love. By Dr. Shawna Della Cerra Love isn’t just romantic: it comes in many different forms, all of which deserve to be celebrated! So, I’ve gathered together the TOP 10 BOOKS to celebrate all kinds of LOVE. This is a selection of love-themed reads that are perfect for gifting on Valentine’s Day and …
Saving a little bit of money at a time will add up in big ways! By Brookelynn Winters Hi! I’m Brookelynn Winters. I’m a wife, mother of two, and work in pension administration. Working with people’s retirement funds, I see first hand how saving is important. Here are a few ways to get started. Saving For Your Children’s Futures a Little at a Time This …
Goals, Vision Boards, and Manifesting By Amber Larsen You’ve just rung in the New Year! Now what? Those goals you made (or didn’t make… yet) need to reside somewhere so that you can see them daily. How about turning those goals into a vision board? A visual reminder of the things you want to attain, the goals you set. Before we jump into the nitty …
The merriest winter books that will fill your heart with a heaping helping of holiday cheer! By Shawna Della Cerra, Ed.D Tis the season we’ve all been waiting for… it is holiday book time! When our days are spent endlessly shuffling the kids into and out of their coats, mittens, and boots, trying to plan how to safely enjoy our most beloved Christmas traditions, doing …
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Gift-Bundle Ideas Perfect for the Children on Your Holiday List By Elyse Brantingham With the holidays coming up, I love short cuts of any kind. A gift guide is just that sort of time-saving, parent-helping, gift-finding device! This one is unique. It includes incredible books for all the kids on your list. To help you even further, each story is paired with a gift, or …
Get Tips and Tricks from a Pro By Zale McGee Family photos capture the love and joy you feel as a family. But as many parents already know, they can be stressful and overwhelming to plan. What do we wear? Where do we go? Who do we hire? What things have I not even considered? Rest assured, you’re not alone. I’ve put together some helpful …
Helping our kids love the characteristics that make them unique. By Molly McNamara Carter When my middle child was about two, he dressed up for Halloween in a dinosaur costume a friend had passed on to us. He loved stomping around the house growling at everyone and hitting his big floppy head onto anyone who wasn’t giving him the attention he wanted. When the big …
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