“I have a family now. There’s no time to exercise and eat right!” Sound familiar? Unfortunately, I bet it does because it is a very common excuse with new parents. However, it’s worrisome. Sure, kids change your life but you mold theirs! Bringing kids up in a house where exercise and good nutrition take a […]
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Parenting A Strong Willed Child
A strong willed child is often regarded in either a very positive light or a very negative light, depending on your preconceptions. So is strong willed bad? I certainly don’t think so. As with most things, there are positives and negatives to being strong willed. An iron-willed child will be resolute and determined. Those are […]
Best Summer Jobs for Teens
School is over and summer is finally here. Your teenagers are ready to enjoy some fun in the sun and they absolutely should. The summer months are also a great time for them to learn about money management and encourage responsibility. Getting a summer job is one of the best ways for young people to […]
Summer Camp Packing List [The Essentials Checklist]
Summer is almost here and for us there are just two short weeks until school is out. Some of my favorite memories of my summers as a youth were being a camp counselor for an overnight camp in our community. Now my children and nieces and nephews make fond memories at that same summer camp! When […]
Summer Schedule For Kids [Free Printable]
The warm days of summer certainly encourage us to relax with family and friends and that should be what summer is all about! While you and the kids transition to a less structure filled days, it can still be helpful have a daily schedule so everyone knows what to expect. Whether you are keeping track of summer […]
How To Get Organized: Use These 10 Organization Skills
Organization is a valuable skill that will carry over into many other areas of a person’s life. When a child is taught how to become organized early on, then they will be more likely to develop strong organizational habits for life. This will enable them to better manage their time, possessions and relationships. For this […]
Active Play Benefits And Examples
Think back to your most fond childhood memories- play time! That is what makes being a child so much fun and every child deserves active play. I’m not talking about video games, I’m talking about being physically active while they play. First we will talk about the definition of active play and then take a […]