Inside: Most moms feel it: Mom Guilt. But how do we get rid of it? These strategies banished all my Mom Guilt and they will help you too. Last month, I had cancer. This month, I don’t. I can write those two overwhelming sentences for one and only one reason: I took the time to […]
Family Volunteer Challenge for July
Inside: Spread kindness as a family through this Family Volunteer Challenge for July by writing to active duty servicemen and women in our military. My kids think the 4th of July is such a fun holiday all about apple pies and fireworks. And they think Memorial Day means BBQs and Veterans Day means no school. […]
How to Increase Sibling Kindness with One Simple Game
Inside: Want your kids to be kinder to each other rather than compete with each other? Turn them into teammates and have them play this one game to increase sibling kindness. We had just moved into our new home and the stack of boxes and paper had gotten completely out of control. They were piled […]
How to Teach Kids to Celebrate our Differences
Inside: We need to go beyond teaching diversity and embracing multicultural studies…we need to celebrate our differences so we can truly begin to value each other. When my eldest was in 5th grade her small, but diverse Girl Scout troop wanted to have a meeting in December. The girls decided to share their December family […]
How to Have a Stay at Home Summer Camp
Inside: If your summer camp plans were canceled this summer, use these 40+ ideas for a fun Stay at Home Summer Camp with your kids. Since we started quarantining at home, my son asks me the same question almost every night: “Mama, what are we going to do tomorrow?” And I can’t help but laugh […]