Family Life
Pick of the Week: Kobo Aura H2O
Now that my kids are getting a little older and I actually have time to read again (a huge parenting milestone!) I started shopping around for an e-reader with a lot of storage and one I wouldn’t have to worry about charging after every use.
Pick of the Week: 4 Pocket Allowance Money-Saving Kit for Kids
I think we can all agree that teaching kids about money is important—but it’s usually best if it’s simple to understand and easy to do. That’s why we’re fans of this cool little product: The 4 Pocket Allowance.
Pope Offers Love & Acceptance to Gay Man & Brings Hope to the World
Pope Francis made news yesterday by offering a message of acceptance to a gay man.
An ‘A TO Z’ Checklist for What to Bring to Your Next Sports Tournament
Whether you’re headed to soccer, baseball, football, track, or another youth sports competition, there can be a lot to bring. Here are the ABCs of packing for your next sports tournament.
A Tea Party Fit For a Royal Wedding
If you plan on watching the Royal Wedding, why not have a little fun and celebrate with a tea party? We’ve got all the inspiration and recipes you’ll need to put it together. Cheerio!
5 Fun, Easy Writing Prompts to Inspire Kids to Write
Do you have a budding writer in your house? Here are 5 fun writing prompts to help get them excited about storytelling and creating characters.
I Can’t Help But Wish My Kids Were Less Safe
I’m fortunate that my kids are very safe. And while that’s a good thing, I can’t help but feel that the adventurous spirit is missing in an entire generation who live part of their lives in Minecraft or other fictional screen worlds.
When You Have a Sick Child, a Gift of Normalcy for Mother’s Day is Precious
Being a mother is the hardest job in the world. Being a mom to my two amazing boys at home, while missing my son who died, is even more challenging.
The Importance of Praising Our Children
Sometimes we get caught up in the day-to-day events of parenting. We tell our kids “good job,” and we mean it of course, but pausing to sincerely praise our children’s successes sometimes gets forgotten.