Many thanks all free clear for sponsoring today’s celebrating motherhood story and encouraging me to all free clear! You know that moment when you are just so sick of doing laundry that you actually consider tossing it all in the trash? It’s okay to admit it. In fact, many especially moms feel this was all […]
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Fun and educational home activities for kids
Teaching your kids to be responsible will be much easier, in case you find a way to make your little ones feel excited about it. The school is not the only place where your children can learn important things. You can continue educating them at home by turning this process into a fun game. You […]
Spring Break Staycation Ideas
Spring Break is an opportunity for family bonding and fun. If you don’t have time to fly to a beach or ski in the Rockies, you and your family can still make memories over Spring Break this year. Consider designing your own Spring Break adventure with your kids this year by incorporating some of the […]
Raising a Reader In A Techno World
Don’t get me wrong I love my iPad, and technology allows us to do some wonderful and amazing things. However, gadgets cannot take the place of the excitement of getting your first library card, standing in the middle of a bookstore with a treasure trove of books lined up on the shelves all around you, […]
7 Ways to Volunteer More During the Holidays
The holidays are a wonderful time to give of your resources to others. Helping those in need during the holidays not only sets a wonderful example for young ones, but shows that in giving we truly receive. If you are unsure of how to help others during the holiday season, take a look at these […]
To Spank or Not To Spank
The Psychology of Spanking The word discipline comes from the root word disciplinare which means: to teach or instruct. However, most parents in America view this to include spanking: “This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you” Corporal punishment is defined as “the use of physical force with the intention of causing a […]
Tips to Make This the Year for Tear-free Homework
Is homework time a nightmare for you and your child? Do you dread after school because of the nightly battle to complete work due the next day? Here are some tips to make this year the easiest yet! Have a Regular Routine Your child’s day is run by routines and after school should be no […]
Watch Movies and Learn on a Road Trip
Are you heading out on a road trip this summer through the United States? Maybe you plan to be in the car for many hours and want the kids to pass the time in comfort, but you’re not quite sure you want them buried in the DVD player watching cartoons for 6 hours at a […]