Here’s a family night idea! (Family Night is a powerful habit for strong families: learn more about that here!) To set the stage for this lesson, you are going to need a popsicle or craft stick for each member of your family and some pens. To start out this lesson, start with a story from …
Everyday Dinner Traditions for Creating a Strong Family
I love my family! I love my siblings from the family of my youth and I adore my kids and husband. A strong family doesn’t just “happen.” It certainly takes daily effort of prioritizing people and good habits that make a family cohesive and loving. It is beautiful and sometimes tricky, but always worthwhile. Not …
What can you Accomplish in 12 Minutes a Day?
A lot apparently! Four months ago, I downloaded an app to my phone, to brush up my Spanish skills and also to learn French. I use the app for around 5-20 minutes each day. I think it’s safe to say I may average around 12 minutes a day. Now, four months down the road, I …
Chores for 2-5 year old kids. A Time Investment that Pays!
I want to teach my children to clean up and learn responsibility, but how can I do it when they are so young? I am SO glad that you asked!!! At about 18 months your little people are primed and ready to help out around the house!! Here is a list of 10 ways your …
Helping your child learn a musical Instrument.
Do you have a budding musician who loves to plunk out little melodies on the piano? Or perhaps your 4th grader just attended a music assembly at school and wants to play the clarinet! Maybe you never had the chance to play a musical instrument and decide to rectify this wrong by giving your child …