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 them to behave when you’re not around. … [Read more...] about The Importance Of Family Values
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A Journal for Grandparents and Grandchildren
I have a super exciting announcement to make. I have written my first book! You all know how important family is to me and you may also know how important my grandparents were in my own life. My new book is called Sharing Stories, Making Memories: A Journal for Grandparents and Grandchildren and it will be available on August 6th, just in time for National Grandparents Day! … [Read more...] about A Journal for Grandparents and Grandchildren
Teaching Kids Independence- Why, When, And How
Yes, like the Fourth of July we can break out the fireworks and celebrate independence when our child learns simple tasks and in turn takes those tasks off our “to do” list! Often times we may miss this celebration because we fail to see that small growing pains now, mean bigger mommy free time rewards later. Teaching kids independence may initially take more work but … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids Independence- Why, When, And How
How To Build Your Family Tree And A Free Printable Family Tree Chart
At some point in your child’s elementary education they’re going to come home with an assignment to build their family tree. I have included in this post a free printable family tree chart that helps make it easy for kids to learn how to build your family tree. It’s a great way for kids to learn more about their family and where they come from, but it can be about more than … [Read more...] about How To Build Your Family Tree And A Free Printable Family Tree Chart
The Best Inspirational Family Quotes
I love reading inspirational quotes. Sometimes words just hit you in a way that really connects with you. I have been searching out and saving up inspirational quotes about many topics and saving them to my Impactful Words Pinterest Board for several years. Today, I thought I would share some of my favorite inspirational family quotes with you. These family bonding … [Read more...] about The Best Inspirational Family Quotes
Why Life Insurance Is An Act Of Love For Your Family
Are you wondering if you need life insurance for your family and if it is possible to get competitively-priced term life insurance? Well, life insurance is designed to help protect and provide for those we love when we die. No one wants to think about dying early but that is often the time when life insurance is most needed to help cover the family home or to help pay for a … [Read more...] about Why Life Insurance Is An Act Of Love For Your Family
Celebrate National Day of Unplugging With Your Family
I was just telling my kids the other day that when I was a kid, no one had cell phones and not everyone had computers. It is hard to believe that, in a world that is now so dependent on devices. That is why it is a great idea to celebrate National Day of Unplugging with your family. It is good for our kids (and ourselves) to realize we can indeed survive the day without … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Day of Unplugging With Your Family