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May
Tips for Stress-Free Hiking with Kids
Hiking with kids can strengthen family bonds, build self-esteem, introduce responsibility, and provide a host of relaxation moments. Kids get the exercise they need while spending quality family time.Here are tips to keep hiking with ...
04
Mar
9 Reasons Kids Calm Down Coloring
by Lori LiteWe’ve probably all witnessed how quickly kids calm down coloring no matter how active they were just a few moments ago. When we sit down at a restaurant, our children cheer up the moment the server places a coloring sheet ...
26
Jan
Valentine’s Day Activities Celebrate Family
by Lori LiteWhen my husband and I were dating, we were both pre-wired to believe that Valentine’s Day Activities meant flowers, chocolates, a reservation at a fancy restaurant with a pricey bottle of wine, and a romantic evening of lo...
27
Oct
ABCs of Decreasing Stress
By Lori LiteReducing stress can be as easy as ABC for you and your family. This ABC list makes it fun for children to pick a letter, read, and implement a tip that will reduce stress for the day. When children step through the academi...
05
Oct
That’s it! I’m self-publishing!
by Ellen B. AldenI’ve never been good at waiting. After all, how do you move forward if you’re stuck in one place? My debut novel, a historical fiction entitled Yours Faithfully, Florence Burke, has been caught in “publishing purgator...
25
Aug
7 Tips for Raising Kind, Compassionate, and Mindful Kids
By Kerry Alison WekeloBoth of my kids know by now that I expect them to get perfect marks on their school report cards. Well, at least on one particular section, that is: the “Life, Work, and Citizenship Skills” section. I am passion...
08
Aug
If You Could Give Your Kids One Gift, Make it a Good Vocabulary
BIG WORD CLUB Introduces Nationwide Pilot Program to Reduce Word Gap By Improving Childrens’ VocabulariesDenver, CO –BIG WORD CLUB, a digital learning company, is working to combat the Word Gap by inviting all interested teachers, par...
02
Aug
Preparing Siblings for the Arrival of New Baby:
By Lori Lite Any type of change can cause stress and that includes the arrival of a new baby. Preparing siblings ahead of time for the arrival of a new baby will decrease stress and increase joyful acceptance. Children might be wonder...
31
May
Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat Vegetables
By Kerry WekeloI created If It Does Not Grow – Just Say No: Eatable Activities for Kids for children of all ages to discover how much fun they can have with fruits and vegetables. As a mom, I want my kids to eat vegetables and other ...
23
May
Emotional Intelligence Activity
THE “FEELING FAMILY” BALLOON SACKSHappy, sad, angry, frustrated, excited, and even stressed. Emotional intelligence is a vital skill in a child’s development.Understanding feelings and motivators are an integral part of daily life an...