40 Christmas Activities Your Family Will Actually Enjoy

40 Christmas Activities Your Family Will Actually Enjoy

I love Christmas and every year I look forward to celebrating the holidays with family and friends.  It’s such a magical time of year.  I can’t get enough of all the holiday cheer and positive energy in the atmosphere.  I often joke that I wish I could bottle up Christmas and carry it around with…

10 Questions To Ask At Back To School Open House Night

10 Questions To Ask At Back To School Open House Night

At this point most everyone across the country is back to school. This year I have a sixth grader, a second grader, and one in Pre-K!  So far we are falling into a nice routine with only a few minor hiccups.  You know, like my four year old not understanding that school is indeed EVERYDAY!…

7 Strategies For A Smooth Back To School Transition

7 Strategies For A Smooth Back To School Transition

The nights are getting cooler and the days shorter.  That can only mean one thing, summer is coming to an end and it’s almost time for the kids to go back to school. There are some children who look forward to going back to school and reconnecting with friends, while others dread the thought of…

7 Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied At Camp And What To Do About It

7 Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied At Camp And What To Do About It

Although camps are designed to be a fun place for children to learn and grow, it is not exempt from incidents of bullying. Whether at sleep-away camp or day camp, your child will be in an environment where they are expected to learn new things and interact with new people.  Fitting in to the camp…

How To Raise Responsible And Independent Children
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How To Raise Responsible And Independent Children

During infancy, children are completely dependent on their caregivers. Parents spend each moment trying to figure out what their child wants. Are they hungry? Do they need a nap? Is it time to change their diaper? The list goes on and on. As this phase ends and children transition to the toddler years, they begin…