Introducing your child to your music can be a great way to bond with them, as well as to help them discover their own musical tastes. By showing them your favorite songs and bands, you can help them get to know you on a personal level to create a deeper connection between parent and child. Read More
New Year’s Fitness for the Family
When working on New Year’s resolutions, it can be helpful to include your family into your fitness goals in order to stay motivated and have fun together. Here are some tips for how to incorporate the whole family into your 2021 fitness goals! Read More
Tips for Moms and Dads Looking for Thrifty-Yet-Healthy Screen Time Opportunities
Kids are drawn to electronics like moths to flames, but you hate to let them overindulge. At the same time, fighting that battle on a daily basis often makes for an unhappy home. Thankfully, there are a number of healthy screen time opportunities out there if you just know where to look! Read More
THE PAUSE: Finding Peaceful Resolve in Chaos
Each day as I awake, the first question that comes to mind is, how much longer can I sustain this pause? This physical separation from my three boys, their wives, and my grandchildren needs to end! My mind races with all the unfortunate coronavirus statistics reported on the news causing this pause. It could be a year or so before I can feel comfortable and safe to commune with loved ones and friends. Read More
A Teacher’s Promise: From this Season, You will Grow
I know that you have been working hard to prepare for exams that you will no longer take. I know that you’ve committed yourself to months of rehearsals for a show that will no longer be seen, and that you’ve practiced for hours on a team that can no longer play the game. I am sorry for your feelings of loss and urge you not to give up on those goals, but instead, to view this season as an opportunity to continue to grow. You’ve been isolated from your friends, your teachers, your school. The comfort of your home has been tainted by the weight of heavy air, tense energy, short responses, and stern expressions. I am sorry that you are scared—for so many reasons. But, I want you to know—from this season, you will grow. Read More
Giveaway: Family Coaching with Lynda Harlos
We’re giving away 2 family coaching sessions with Lynda Harlos of 50 mins each to 2 lucky winners! enter for your chance to win by 5/15/20! Read More
5 Reasons to Geocache with Your Family
Our family is always on the lookout for fun, different activities, especially those that promote healthy living. We have found one in geocaching and here are the reasons why. Read More
Interview with Kim English, Teaching Kindness & Charity Through Pet Inspired Children’s Books
We were privileged to speak with Mom’s Choice Award-winning Author Kim Bonner, who wrote the children’s books Rolly and Mac & A Home For Kayla. Keep reading to learn more about Kim and how her love for pets inspired her to write these award-winning children’s books! Read More
Breaking off a Relationship with a Narcissist
If narcissists are toxic, then why is it so hard to leave them? There may be several reasons for this. Perhaps you’re afraid of being alone, are unsure how your spouse will react to the breakup, are hoping for them to change, or are being controlled in some way by your toxic partner. There is never a good reason to stay in a damaging relationship. That’s why we’re looking at 6 tips for breaking out of a narcissist relationship for good. Read More
How Financial Stability is Key for Our Children’s Development & Happiness
Everyone knows that having money is useful, and not having money is very hard. Duh! Yet do we (as parents) fully understand how money plays a part in our children’s lives beyond just being able to buy them toys? Financial stability sounds like a boring topic, yet we as parents should care DEEPLY about the end result; having a happy, healthy and well-adjusted child. However, we may not always equate money with these traits. If you are looking for a nudge to get your finances in order then this is it, because financial stability is a critical component in your child’s development! Read More