A weekly family meeting is a great way to keep your family bonded. You can discuss family rules, upcoming events, and share information that everyone needs to know. However, unless you have a family meeting agenda, everyone will be off-topic and not paying attention, making it a big waste of time. That is why I have included a family meeting template here to help make sure you … [Read more...] about How To Have A Family Meeting [Template Included]
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Family vs Career: Finding Balance
Choices about careers and families are much different for women now than they were 50 years ago. Many women today don't want to have to choose between family vs career. They want both, and society tells us we can have both. But both often means burnout and feeling like you’re not giving enough of yourself to one or the other. So how do you find some sort of balance so that you … [Read more...] about Family vs Career: Finding Balance
25 Fun Family Home Evening Ideas
Having a family night at home isn’t just a great way to save money, it’s an excellent way to bond. That is, as long as you’re doing things together and not all staring at your devices or watching TV in different rooms. After you have all had a long day at work or school, coming together as a family is a great chance to reconnect, share your day, and share a little fun too with … [Read more...] about 25 Fun Family Home Evening Ideas
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
Inspirational Quotes About Family Strength and Love
I love reading inspirational quotes about family strength to remind me that we are blessed to have each other in good times and in bad times. 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 … [Read more...] about Inspirational Quotes About Family Strength and Love
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