Raising kind kids with parenting that empowers
Christmas doesn’t sneak up on you. Literally, it’s the same day every single year. But somehow, we all tend to not have the money we want or thought we had to spend gifts on friends and family. Therefore, instead of rushing to find extra means of income in November and December, here is the easiest […]
When we moved into our very small 2 bedroom home, I knew that having piles and piles of toys could possibly be the downfall of our family. So instead of letting them consume me, I have always worked to reduce our clutter, especially before the holiday season. But creating a family toy buyback tradition is […]
The first time I heard about cooperative board games, I wasn’t too enthusiastic. You see, both of my parents were physical education teachers… so the competitive spirit is alive and well in my soul. So why would I want to spend my time playing a game where there was no true winner? Or where I had […]
I still have the blanket that my brother gave me when I graduated high school and the rolling cart for my classroom my mom got me when I finished my undergrad. They were practical graduation gifts that have gotten years of use. Looking at the current needs of kids and young adults, there are some […]
Often times I find myself humming We 3 Kings. I have no idea why. It’s not even my favorite Christmas song. But this season I thought it would be cute to do ornament handprint art, making my kids’ fingers the crowns of the kings. And it would be perfect because we have 3 kids with […]
When we send our children to school each day, we put them in the hands of so many loving and caring teachers and staff. They protect them, keep them safe, and are completely responsible for them as if each kid was their own child. But beyond classroom teachers there is a whole crew of other […]
