Tips for Surviving Snow Days with Kids Surviving snow days stuck at home can be a challenge. Below are a few ways to avoid cabin fever and help you enjoy your family time at home. Keep a special collection of goodies hidden away in case you need them. Hit the local dollar store and stock… Read more »
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Encouraging Your Children to Play Outside in the Winter Months
Encouraging Your Children to Play Outside in the Winter Months Playing in the snow is a childhood past time that nearly every child looks forward to. The anticipation of building a snow man or ice fort is enough to drag any child away from the television or video game console, even for a few hours…. Read more »
New Year’s Resolutions Again??
New Year’s Resolutions Again?? Did you make New Year’s resolutions? How about as a family? Here’s some suggestions on making some family resolutions to strengthen your bonds. Eat dinner as a family. Families seem to be busier than ever these days, so making room for consistent togetherness time is even more important. Build confidence in… Read more »
Get Involved in Mentoring
Get Involved in Mentoring Mentoring is one of the oldest teaching methods in the world. Mentoring is really a personal coaching strategy where someone that has a specific skill or subject matter expertise works with another person to impart their knowledge in a very personal and connected way. With January being National Mentoring Month, it… Read more »
Making New Year’s Resolutions as a Family
Making New Year’s Resolutions as a Family With the new year starting, many of us will make life improvement goals. While parents benefit from New Year’s resolutions, our children can also learn about the value of making goals and self-discipline. Here are a few tips on how to help your kids benefit from making resolutions… Read more »
Recharge for the New Year
Recharge for the New Year With the holiday season over and the new year upon us, it may feel like you need a vacation from all of the activity. If you are feeling a general life overload, we’ve got a few tips for you to check out that can help you get recharged. Keep an… Read more »
Safe Outdoor Temperatures for Kids
Safe Outdoor Temperatures for Kids The winter season is a wonderful time of year for kids. Snow is a wonderful medium for art, sculpture, building and play of all types. However, there are some issues that parents need to keep in mind when sending little ones out for some winter fun and adventure. Ideal Temperatures… Read more »
Child Discipline – What You Need To Know
Child Discipline – What You Need To Know Some people believe that child discipline is what happens when parents get angry at their child’s behavior. The truth is that discipline is not about punishment or anger; it is about teaching your child and helping him or her to learn and receive guidance as to what… Read more »
Coping with Cold and Flu Season
Coping with Cold and Flu Season Everyone seems to either have a cough, sore throat or runny nose these days. The cold and flu season that hits when the cold weather starts can seem to last forever. And that is especially true when children start coughing and sniffling! To help keep sickness to a minimum… Read more »
Embracing the Spirit of the Holidays
Embracing the Spirit of the Holidays What better time than the holidays to teach children the true meaning of ideas like “generosity” and “gratitude”? One of the best ways to teach is to get out into your community as a family and practice gratitude and generosity together. Here are a few easy ways to reflect the… Read more »
