The family that plays together stays together! Intentionally planning, scheduling and executing a family night for your busy family can sometimes seem impossible, but the benefits of quality time...
Life with kids is not always easier. There’s a million things to do and challenging situations abound. But on a daily basis, there are systems we can create that make our lives what we want them to...
Where to Find Home School Curriculums Finding budget-friendly options for your homeschool curriculum is a great way to save money while educating your kids. But finding a cheap curriculum is sometimes...
The holiday season is upon us which is always a great reminder to be extra grateful for our blessings.As adults we understand the magnitude of how a helping hand and kind action can impact another...
Have you ever woken up on the wrong side of the bed? Has your kid ever resisted waking up and starting the day? (If you answered "no" to either of these questions then you’re amazing and keep...
Abduction in legal terms refers to ‘taking a person away by means of persuasion, fraud, or force’. It can also be an act of unlawful interference with a family relationship, such as the taking of a...
Every day, when I pick my son up from school I will ask the classic "how was school today?" question. His response: good/fun/okay. One word response, then silence.Throughout the day I’ll ask him...
If you watch commercials, you’re constantly bombarded with advertisements for new kids games that are supposedly bigger and better than the rest. With most being overpriced, lacking quality and...
Most parents wonder this at least once – should I be paying my kids to do chores? Would it give them motivation to do them? How much should I pay then?The truth is that there’s no right or wrong...
Divorce is not an easy process to go through as a family. However, sometimes divorce becomes a necessity for the couple, as they may have reached the crossroads in their marriage and it might be...
Are you traveling this summer? Are you meeting new people while you’re out and about?Many of us are seeing people again, and putting ourselves "out there more." Summer is the perfect time to expand...
First communion is a ceremony in some Christian traditions, including the Catholic and Lutheran churches. The ceremony recognizes when a person first receives the Eucharist, which is a Christian rite...
Many parents want to establish an environmentally friendly awareness in their home. When you have kids, it's a lot easier said than done. There is a never-ending stream of plastic toys and the "next...
One of the biggest challenges of parenting: how to handle your children's toys.When you have kids, you have clutter too. There is no doubt that toys can take up a lot of space. If your child isn't...
All of us want to give our kids the love and affection they deserve. But sometimes, money is tight, or we have to allocate our money to other things. It requires a little creativity, but it is...