Thankfulness Activities to Try This Week

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is a good time to practice gratitude. Here are some simple, creative ways to teach the value of thankfulness. Do a quiet craft Crafts are a great way to keep little hands busy. If you’re looking for a simple way to decorate your home and celebrate thankfulness, look […]
Finding Free Fun Activities For Your Child

In this world, it can be easy to feel like everything has a cost. Just to survive we have to pay for food, water, and shelter, and more. In addition, many children have gotten used to wanting whatever their friends have. It may feel like they are constantly asking for new clothes, shoes, gadgets, and […]
Making Road Trips with Your Children Easy and Fun

Planning your next vacation, but daunted by the thought of toting your tots around? Here are some ways you can make the trip less frightening and more fun-filled. 1. Start a conversation Few things help the time pass more quickly than a good family chat. For the older kids especially, these open-ended questions can be […]
When You Don’t Know How to Communicate with Your Teenager

Is parenting your teenager intimidating? Heartbreak, rebellion, hormones, and other issues can make the parent-child relationship difficult. However, communicating with your teenager during these times is crucial. Here are some ways you can make that process smoother. 1. Listen Effective listening means more than just understanding their words. Good communication involves listening with your heart, […]