When kids struggle to read, they are reluctant to keep trying and may even completely shut down when it comes to reading. Which is why it is important to find books and activities that will engage your child’s interest and keep them learning at the same time.
I had an epiphany. While I consider myself a crafty person, I generally have to rely upon someone else’s ideas. I am a sponge. That I am. Even if I do have an original thought I never can get it to turn out like I wanted to case in point the “Boo” costume I made for my…
As we all know, being in the school system is tough and if last year didn’t end on the right note, your child could be stressing about how this school year is going to go. Here are a few suggestions on how to make the transition back to school a little smoother.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — time to send the kids back to school and reclaim your household! After a summer of camps and goofing around inside, your house may need a little tough love to get back into shape for the fall.
One of the things that I love about summer birthday parties is that we usually throw a pool party. Pool parties are easy to plan and don’t require lots of prep work to come up with creative ways to keep a bunch of kids busy.
The summer traveling season is right around the corner. Whether you’re traveling an hour by car to see the grandparents or hopping a plane to go halfway around the world, these tips will help you and your family get organized before you leave so you can enjoy your trip!
It was difficult for me to accept that I was not one of those women who thrived being around my children and doing all things good housewives do. I often felt overwhelmed and longed for those days of being kid free.
It may still be spring but I’m already looking ahead to summer. I’m looking forward to the warm weather and being outside more and spending time sitting by the pool watching the kids swim. How about you? I do have to admit that there are a few things about summer that can be a pain…like…
Have you heard about Stikbots? Stikbots are easy-to-pose figures built with suction cup hands and feet, which can stick to almost any flat surface.
Today I am revisiting a guest post originally posted on March 11, 2013, by Renée Peterson Trudeau, a life balance coach/speaker and author of the books “Nurturing the Soul of Your Family” and “The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal.
