35 Ideas to Make Memories at Home
Here are our ideas to make the most of your time at home:
View ArticleWhen Your Child Is in the Hospital
Amanda Connealy will never forget her daughter Olivia’s first hospital stay two years ago. She was admitted following a massive seizure, and the stay lasted just over three months.
View ArticleBaby Steps
A few hours later, we parked near the restaurant while I gave him the usual autism spectrum admonitions: don’t interrupt, don’t ask other people about their religion, and don’t touch anyone.
View ArticleEasy Ways to Spring Clean Your Parenting
This spring, along with finally getting around to scrubbing the baseboards and blinds, consider these ways you can refresh your parenting skills.
View ArticleRainy Day Rescues
You’ve constructed your 10th Play-Doh snake, watched every episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and witnessed your toddler run his fifth lap around the kitchen. And it still hasn’t stopped raining...
View ArticleNo Sports? No Problem!
When kids avoid sports, parents look for other ways their children can continue to be healthy and active. How can you get your kids moving around when they aren’t part of a sports team?
View ArticleMindfulness for Moms
If you, like I, crave an infusion of “serenity now,” try adopting one of these ideas for a week and see if it takes. Even a few mindful minutes—morning, noon or night, the choice is yours—can be a...
View ArticleFinding independence through letting go
Relinquishing parental control helps children find their own place in the world
View ArticleEco-Friendly Every Day
From planting more trees and learning to compost, to changing our types of lightbulbs and reducing our use of plastics, being eco-friendly is something that deserves more than just one day of green...
View ArticleFamily Fun in Your Own Backyard
Fresh air, quality time, and exercise are vital for families at this time. Here are some fun ways to have fun in your own backyard!
View ArticleThrow Birthday Parties Like a Boss!
Stress-free parties? To many busy moms, this sounds like a dream instead of reality. But the dream is attainable simply with a bit of planning and a focus on your child’s specific interests.
View ArticleEgg Shell Art
So, you’ve dyed the Easter eggs, and now they are sitting in the fridge. Is there anything to do with green and blue hard-boiled eggs besides eat them? Try this simple craft, of course!
View ArticleRainbow Your Plate
April showers bring sweet flowers and often paint a rainbow in a stormy sky. Why not jump-start seeing the vivid palette by filling your plates with a dazzling array of nutritious, healthy colors? Your...
View ArticleDate Nights: Exploring the letter G in KC
Is it time for you and your significant other to have a date? If so, why not try one of these Great ideas!
View ArticleApril Editor's Letter
My mom has always said the parents’ job is to work themselves out of a job. Through the years of being a mom, I’ve seen just how right she is. So much of what we teach our kids ensures that we are no...
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