Raising kind kids with parenting that empowers
I was 7. It was my first sleepover. And it was all Barbie. It should have been a dream but all I remember is the sheer horror of watching my 12 closest friends trample through my brand new poster, unintentionally ripping it to shreds. It was my birthday, and I was the one crying. Fast forward a couple […]
This year I have spent all twelve months stocking our family’s entryway closet with board games and activities. In fact, we have more board games for kindergarteners in our house than we have broken crayons and spare socks combined… and that’s a lot. Too many days in the past our family was looking for a […]
Magical feelings, unforgettable memories, and all the nostalgia that snowy Christmastime with family brings. It’s what I want for my kids. It’s what I desperately desire for them to remember, but more importantly what I hope they crave now. Not just presents. When we first had kids we decided we were going to try the […]
I realize that 25% would be a failing grade. I realize that 25% of a dollar can’t buy much. I realize 25% generally isn’t a lot of anything. …But today, Jenn is 25% of 18 years old and it feels like such a big number. It’s big and important because soon enough she’ll be too […]
Dressed in fish and armed with popcorn, we excitedly went to see Finding Dory in theaters the week it came out. Ever since, they have been mesmerized with the ocean and all the creatures that live there. So we have done out best to compile the best gifts for birthdays, Christmas, and any time for […]
My oldest daughter could build and tinker forever. I mean, she loves to build with blocks. But blocks get old. And there is so much more that can be created than a basic tower with a few special and unique building toys, which is why this year we started expanding our toy library to really tap […]
