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10 Ways to Support Families with Special Needs
“I don’t know how you do it!” It was a simple statement. There was no ill-will behind it, just an honest thought from one mom to another. Something I’ve thought […]
How Creativity Shapes Successful Children
How much time do your children spend dabbling in the arts—to freely express themselves in creative ways? Creativity is the ability to think in unusual, divergent ways. It does not […]
Talking to Kids About Disabilities
“Why do you talk like that?” I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday school class. “It’s just the way I am,” […]
How to Communicate With Your Middle Schooler
Around the time my twins turned 13, they stopped talking to me. After a mumbled “Hello” when they got home from school, they would scamper off to their rooms and […]
Banish Back-To-School Blues: 10 Ways To Build Better Student-Teacher Relationships
Teacher-student cooperation is an important alliance that starts at home and affects a child’s entire academic career. Having positive relationships with teachers throughout twelve years of school can make the […]
How Multiple Extracurricular Activities Can Shape Success
“I’m bored,” my 11-year-old daughter grumbled as she collapsed on to the couch. It was a rare unscheduled moment in her life. I cringed as I recalled what can occur […]
Save Time, Money & Even Sanity by Hosting a Sleepover Party
Birthday parties can be expensive, if you don’t watch your bottom line. And parties at home can quickly add up to the same amount you’d pay to throw a party […]
Teaching Kids the Art of Friendship
Whether it’s at home, school, or at the park, friendships during our youth are probably one of the most basic concepts we learn as children. I have vivid memories of […]
A Festive Mess: 17 Creative Birthday Activities For An Unforgettable Party
I don’t mean to brag, but my husband and I have thrown quite a few awesome birthday parties over the years. However, when reflecting back over all the parties we’ve […]
Celebrate All the Dads in Your Life for Father’s Day
Growing up with a single mom, Father’s Day always felt a bit tricky. I did have a relationship with my biological dad, but we were not very close. Instead of […]