Tag: children
9 Steps For Putting A Stop To Bullying | Infographic
Several months ago, I shared the story of my experience with bullies and ways to combat bullying behavior. With a new school year underway, there...
3 Ways Kids Benefit From Having a Working Mom
Going back to work after having my daughter was incredibly difficult, and hasn’t gotten any easier as she has grown into her toddler years....
7 Ways to Teach Kids Money Management and Financial Responsibility
Teaching your kids about money is so important. As a parent, it’s one of our biggest jobs to adequately prepare our kids for their...
Literature for Little Listeners: 8 First Chapter Book Read-Alouds
You started with board books when your children were infants, and have graduated to longer picture books now that your child is older. If...
Staying in Touch Junior Style: A Safe Instant Messenger for Kids
June 1st of 2018 was not only the day that we closed on our house, but it was also the last day of school,...
Welcome Summer! A Last Day of School Surprise Party
I count the days down to summer just like a kid. I'm so excited to hang out with my kids this summer! I enjoy...
“What Should We Do Today?” A Summer Activities {FLOWCHART}
There is so much to love about summer! The freedom of slower-paced days, the opportunities that come with warm weather, the delight of fresh-grown...
Foster Care in Iowa: 7 Steps to Becoming a Foster Family
In Iowa, at any given time, there are approximately 10,000 children in foster care. These kiddos range in age from newborn to age 18...
Birthday Traditions: Fun Ideas to Celebrate Your Child
I am all about traditions. Maybe this stems from my Catholic upbringing, but I love all kinds of traditions with my family. Bagels while...
Our Children’s Lasts: The Overlooked Moments We Should Cherish
My daughter was sick a few weeks ago and crawled into bed with us. The poor girl couldn’t breathe through her nose and wasn’t...