5 Awesome tips on Creating a successful weekly Family Meeting!
I was reading this article the other day about resolving household conflicts and it suggested to discuss problems during your Family Meetings. Say what now? Family Meetings? What an excellent... Read More
Teaching gratitude: 7 tips for writing holiday thank-you notes with kids.
No more than 36 hours after giving my grandmother her Christmas gift did I receive her Thank You card in the mail. I’m pretty sure she was writing it as... Read More
Done by 7am? Tips on making Christmas morning last longer!
When you have kids, Christmas day (or better said, morning), can be over before the newspaper hits your doorstep. As a child, I can remember sitting amongst a mountain of... Read More
Teaching kids Table Manners in time for the Holidays. Yes, please and thanks!
This morning I witnessed one of my children (not saying who, but she’s the only daughter I have) wipe her hands free of cream cheese by dragging them up and... Read More
Explaining the Democratic process– three great Election books for kids!
Election Day is upon us! Depending on your child’s age, they may have heard things from their friends about the people vying for presidency. Whether or not you are comfortable... Read More
5 Strategies for Kids’ Halloween Candy Consumption. No arguing required.
You know what job is really the pits? The Candy Police. You know what’s worse? The emotional roller coaster of a kid high on Fun Dip. I used to get... Read More