There’s nothing like the sound of kids running around laughing, grandma and mom chatting, and Die Hard bringing the men together. …But silence is nice too. Some people thrive on the company of others and that is a beautiful thing,…
Gift Your Children Experiences Not Things This Holiday Season
Christmas time is almost here, and children are being blasted with ads encouraging them to pressure mom and dad to buy them the latest and greatest. The truth is, many households are already drowning in stuff – and many of…
4 Engaging Ways To De-Stress As A Family
Kids are little sponges – they mimic daddy watching television with their little legs crossed and bob their head to your favorite song right along with you in the car. But, unfortunately, that also means they pick up on when…
Honor Your Parents – All the Days of Your Life
“Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12 Showing honor to one’s parents was a given in the Old Testament times as…
The Modern-Day Family Vacation – If They Don’t Envy You, You’re Not Doing It Right
We’re in the midst of summer travel season and it seems like everyone we know is having an amazing time. We know this because we witness every moment of our friends’ lives on social media. But all this sharing is…
No Time For “Quality Time?” It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way
It seems as if life moves at the speed of light – we’re often overwhelmed, exhausted, on auto-pilot. We get up every morning and probably follow the same routine with our kids. Rush, rush, run around all day, fall down…
4 Easy Steps To A Happier Home
With the coming of a new year, moms love to make resolutions that involve becoming the perfect parent. You are going to stop yelling, you are going to cook more from scratch, and you are finally going to take the…
Get Your Child To Read Fervently With Controversial Dad Hack
Children can be very reluctant to do things we ask of them, even if it is completely for their benefit. Nothing highlights this truth more than educational endeavors – like teaching your child their shapes, how to dress themselves, or…
Your Kids Will Completely Fall For These Fun Autumn Activities
Summer is officially over, and most of us are excited about a new season bringing crisp air and lots of family fun. Fall is the perfect time to cozy up at home and spend some time catching up with the…
Have A Bushel Of Family Fun With These Early Fall Ideas
Early fall is a wonderful time to slow things down a bit after a busy summer – and before the holiday season begins. But there are still plenty of wonderful things to do as a family during this fun change…