Christmas time usually means a lot of cooking and who better to serve as your personal sous chef than little Johnny or Jane!? Christmas cooking with kids could be something as simple as getting items out of the fridge or as difficult as baking a pie - either way, your children helping out will not only give you extra hands but, more importantly, it will give … [Read more...] about Age Appropriate Cooking Projects For Kids
The Best Holiday Family Movies
The best holiday movies? Tough question. Ask 10 people, get 10 different answers. So how about instead I just throw at you 10 favorites that always bring a smile, a laugh, a tear, and some good cheer at the Youngblood house. Here you go - ten of the best holiday family movies in no particular order. I hope you kick back and relax and enjoy watching movies with your family this … [Read more...] about The Best Holiday Family Movies
What Adults Can Learn From Kids
We are always trying to teach our children. New ideas, new concepts, new ways to do things. But when was the last time you let your child teach you something? The last time you quietly watched them and thought what can we learn from a child? I try to do this as much as possible and you might be surprised what adults can learn from kids! In fact, there are some great things to … [Read more...] about What Adults Can Learn From Kids
Everything You Want To Know About Slow Parenting
Black Friday… that mad, post Thanksgiving rush to buy items that you had no idea you even needed 30 days ago. Hurry, hurry, hurry. Buy, buy, buy. I saw it all over town and TV today, right down to the viral video of two “jolly shoppers” fighting over a bargain in a suburban Minnesota mall. It all just screams love and joy and good times, doesn't it? And doesn't it also set … [Read more...] about Everything You Want To Know About Slow Parenting
Why Parents Need To Let Their Child Fail
Ahhh… it is so tough to let your child fail! From the moment newborns are placed in our arms, we love them unconditionally, we support them as they learn to sit, crawl, and walk. We guide them as they makes friends, we teach them how to read and write, and we give them comfort after every bump and bruise. However, letting your kid fail is parting teaching choices and … [Read more...] about Why Parents Need To Let Their Child Fail
Tips For Teaching Children Gratitude
Gratitude is an attitude in the Youngblood house. It was one of the first things that I was taught as a boy and it is the basis of all my professional work as a speaker and communication coach. So, it should be no surprise that my son gets a healthy dose of the "art of showing appreciation" on a daily basis. Being grateful for not only material things, but also for the world … [Read more...] about Tips For Teaching Children Gratitude
10 Things To Remember When Raising Boys
People always say to me "Oh, you are so great with your boy - don't you ever get mad or frustrated!?" A big fat "HA" is usually my gut reaction. Of course I get mad and frustrated... and overwhelmed and clueless and lost and any number of other adjectives. However, I have learned that when raising a boy, you just have to pick and choose your battles. You also need to … [Read more...] about 10 Things To Remember When Raising Boys