As Thanksgiving approaches, children are often reminded to think about what they’re grateful for. While focusing on gratitude this special day of the year is important, what we’d really like to do as parents is instill a sense of thankfulness in our kids every day. Therapists agree that cultivating an attitude of gratitude in children…
According to the Child Welfare League of America, there are over 150,000 children in the United States awaiting adoption, and an additional 500,000 in foster care. Many of these children will also become eligible for adoption. The process of adopting a child is often complicated and lengthy, but sorting through some of the myths and…
First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes the moment when When Parenting Styles Clash
Being a stay-at-home mom is sometimes a thankless job that requires endless hours, patience beyond measure and a willing acceptance for the unexpected. Although it’s a job that is invaluable to its constituents, payment is often given in the form of hugs, kisses and a supportive comment or sideline cheer. While many stay-at-home moms enjoy…
Whether your child is dressing up as Queen Elsa, a Minion, Spiderman, Rapunzel, Minnie Mouse or whichever character excites them the most- it is a fun time of year for the parents to enjoy as well. When they are younger we get to express our opinion in what we would love to have them show…
Peace of Mind. I love those three little words. Paperwork and personal information is not always easy to find – especially when you need it right away. That is why I highly recommend a Household Binder. Also called a Life Binder, Family Emergency Binder, Home Management Binder or a Home Keeper, this one-stop organizer will…
One of the most versatile and inexpensive organizing product is a pocket organizer. Also called Shoe Organizers, Over-the-Door Organizers or Pocket Organizers, these handy storage items come in different sizes and shapes and in clear plastic, mesh or decorative cloth to match any décor. They can be used in any room to keep you organized….
Print awareness is a broad term that includes the understanding that print has meaning, the knowledge of how to handle a book, and the idea that print is all around us. Print awareness is a really important pre-reading skill and is one that you can work on without too much effort as you read with…
As a major life change, moving is one of the top 10 most stressful events in life. It requires a lot of time, effort and planning. Packing all of your belongings and then unpacking them is a hassle and disrupts the entire family. Fortunately, there are ways to make moving a little easier. MAKE A…
Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh baked fall goodies? While it is fun to make (and eat) yummy treats, sometimes we just want to enjoy the smell in our homes all day without the work. For a simple, natural and inexpensive way to do this, you just need an apple, the peel of an…
