12 Ways to Make Your Child’s Growing Up Story More Purposeful and Less Challenging
Let’s face it: learning to be a human is hard. You have to learn everything, and I mean everything. Walking, grabbing, words, expressions, manners, colors, left and
Category: Parenting
Complaining Without a Solution is Whining. Turn Kids’ Whining into Problem-Solving!
Complaining without a solution is whining. You may have heard a quote similar to this idea. (More on that and other quotes later for interested fellow word
9 Ways Robot Stories for Kids Boost Creativity, Curiosity, and Confidence
As a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver, you’ve probably already discovered the magical power of books. They can turn a rainy day into a creative exploration of
Excuse Me! Yes, Teaching Manners Can Be Fun!
“I want orange juice!” “Yuck! I don’t want carrots!” “You’re in my way!” If these no-manners words and phrases are coming from your kid, you’re not alone.
Creating Summer Memories
For many little ones, summer vacation has begun or is just about to begin! As parents, this means many things from an inconvenient disruption in our schedules
The Blessings of Disappointment (Or, the Surprise Lesson of the Golden Egg)
This past Sunday was Easter Sunday, and just like many churches across the nation and maybe even around the world, our church had an egg hunt for
A New Valentine’s Day Tradition for Kids: Beyond Cute Cards and Sweets
Valentine’s Day seems to be getting a bad rap lately. The holiday of love is being accused of commercialism, a reason to spend money unnecessarily, spiking insulin
The Thank You Poem & Gratitude Practices for Kids
Teach kids how to feel and express gratitude with the Thank You Poem and experiment with writing their own poetry. Then, find thank you gift ideas and more!
