We spent the entire morning at the Edwin Warner Nature Center. Again. They love that place! I spend lots of time at the what we call, “the dirt playground” watching my kids playing in the dirt and mud. The hanging sign says, Nature Play so I guess that is the actual, official name. It is […]
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College Move In Checklist And Preparation Tips
Lots of my friends have kids going to college for the first time this year. Most parents are sad, anxious and excited all at once. As most moms know, planning for your kid’s big move to college can be an emotional and stressful time for both parent and child. This is especially true when preparing […]
Family Values- Examples And Importance Of A Strong Foundation
Family values aren’t usually something most people think about until they need to teach their kids a lesson in response to an unwanted behavior. However, the importance of family values should not be overlooked. Thinking about what your family values are and instilling them in your children early, can teach your kids how you expect […]
What Kids Learn From Your Marriage
Studies have long suggested that divorced and single-parenting may have negative effects on children. Children in these homes tend to perform worse in school, exhibit more behavioral problems, and are more likely to have social and relationship issues as they get older. But even in homes where parents are married, parents should be aware of […]
What Age Is Preschool And Factors To Consider
Are you wondering at what age kids go to preschool? Being a parent comes with many difficult decisions about doing what’s best for your child. And early childhood comes with a number of milestones in your child’s development. Those two things come together in the decision of when is the right time to send your […]
Our Daughters And Body Shaming
Body Shaming. We all have done it—and majority of us still do it on a regular basis—all of which can lead to a poor body image, eating disorders, and self-destructive tendencies. But this post isn’t going to be about our body issues and how to deal with them. This post is about the effect body […]
Sight Word Ideas For Beginning Readers
If you are unfamiliar with the concept of sight words, they are words that beginning readers learn to memorize to help them build reading confidence. In Tennessee, where I live, there are 40 kindergarten sight words that kindergarteners need to master. A sight word is a word whose spelling is not always straightforward and memorizing sight […]