Do Students Really Need It? The Pros and Cons of Homework
The Homework Question: Helpful Practice or Unnecessary Stress? The kids have been back in school for a few weeks, and now it feels as though an avalanche of papers is…
50 Fall Writing Prompts for Kids: Fun, Creative Ideas to Get Them Writing
FALL INTO WRITING—WITHOUT THE BLANK-PAGE STARE Fall has plenty to get kids thinking.Back-to-school routines. Cooler days.Changing leaves. Football. Pumpkins. Thanksgiving. And some pretty interesting events and people from history. But…
10 School Lunch Ideas Your Kids Will Actually Want to Eat
10 School Lunch Ideas Kids Will Love Does your child prefer a packed lunch over whatever is being served in the cafeteria?Both of my boys did.And while I loved knowing…
25 Simple Family Traditions Your Kids Will Remember
Small moments your children may remember forever When I was growing up, I had a girlfriend whose dad took her and her brother out for donuts every Sunday.It was Donut…
Age Appropriate Chores by Age: Raising Capable Kids One Small Job at a Time
Let’s be honest.Chores sounds like a naughty word.It brings to mind arguments, nagging, threats, pleas, and bribes.In the end, we give up and do it ourselves because, honestly, it’s faster….
Host a Kids’ Clothing Swap: Save Money on Back-to-School Clothes
Host a Kids’ Clothing Swap: Save Money, Declutter, and Have More Fun Shopping Have you ever watched, and silently smiled, while your child was awed and excited about the “new”…
The Women by Kristin Hannah: A Story of Forgotten Women
The Women by Kristin Hannah: A Story That Stayed With Me 🎧 Audiobook length: 15 hours📚 Genre: Emotional Historical Fiction💛 Best for: Anyone who loves books that stay with you….
50 Fun Ways to Cool Off This Summer with Kids
I live in Northern Arizona, and our weather is one of the most misunderstood parts of the state. People picture endless cactus and scorching desert, but we actually get plenty…
Holiday Book Gift for Kids: 25 Days of Books
It doesn’t matter how old the child in your life is—this is a gift they’ll look forward to every year.This is the perfect holiday book gift for kids of any age. Do…
Family Photo Calendars: A Holiday Gift That Keeps Giving All Year
Every holiday season, I find myself asking the same question:What can we give that feels meaningful without adding more stuff to someone’s house? Like many families, we’ve gone through years…
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