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…
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…
Sugarplum Festival of Trees The Sugarplum Festival of Trees is an annual holiday extravaganza that kicks off the holiday season for the Miami Valley. Please join the more than 350 TWIG volunteers that have worked year-round to make this spectacular holiday event possible. There will be a gala, Ladies Luncheon and Breakfast with Santa as…
Thanksgiving is a unique holiday. For some people, it marks the beginning of the Christmas season. For others, it’s a day to forget work and devote their attention to family, food and football. But for everyone, it should be a day to be mindful of their health because Thanksgiving is also National Family History Day….
If your toddler loves banging pots and pans, your middle schooler is still singing all the songs from Frozen or your tween has his ear buds in 24/7, you may have a music lover on your hands. Which is great news, because music is incredibly beneficial for children! Beyond learning how to play an instrument…
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…
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…
