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An Advent Calendar of Family Fun
Traditionally, Advent calendars are small gifts you open for 24 days in December. This year, plan 24 activities to enjoy with the family during the holiday season. Not sure where […]
10 Commandments for More Holiday Cheer
Want to experience a more joyful holiday season this year that doesn’t leave you depleted, miserable and broke? Here are 10 ways to shift your perspective and take command of […]
The Life-Changing Magic of Purging Toys
Until recently, I was convinced my life would be better if only we had more space. Until we got a bigger house or remodeled, I thought a special organizing system […]
10 Science-Backed Benefits of Practicing Gratitude with Kids
Only recently have scientists begun to study the benefits of gratitude. Vitamin G, as some like to call it, plays a critical role in health and happiness. Focusing on the […]
Staying Grounded in the High-Stakes World of Youth Sports
On a breezy fall morning, I strolled onto the soccer field to meet my daughter, whose team had just finished a close game. Immediately, I noticed her expression was downcast. […]
More Magic and Fewer Meltdowns: Tips for Trick-Or-Treating Parents
Blisters abound, sugar levels soar, dehydration ensues, and next thing you know, what started as a fun, festive night feels more like a ghoulish nightmare. Before you turn into a […]
Pilgrimage to the Pumpkin Patch: Make It An Annual Family Tradition
Every year, weeks before Halloween, we take a half-day pilgrimage to the pumpkin patch. Our local pumpkin patch is so festive that we usually go twice each season, once as […]
How to Connect With a Teen When They’re Never at Home
I feel like I never see my 17-year-old twin teens anymore. School, sports, activities, work, and friends all call them away from home. I try to convince myself that their […]
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 […]
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 […]