Kids with endless reserves of energy can mean noise, mess, and even a little damage. Just ask my playroom wall where my son and his friends used to practice dunking on our indoor hoop... These kids are not “bad;” especially when they are young, they just have a lot of energy. A LOT. As parents, ... » Learn More about 7 Activities That Encourage Physical Activity + Help Kids Burn Energy
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Elevating Your Outdoor Space
Pic Source - CCO License Hello. I'm at that fun stage of life where my brain insists we're 22, my birth certificate more than doubles that number, and my lower back has made the seamless transition into one-floor living in a retirement community. Currently, my hobbies have expanded to include ... » Learn More about Elevating Your Outdoor Space
After-School Activities Help Children Build Confidence
Confidence is one of those things that can be difficult to measure, but easy to spot when you see it. It's a student who used to hesitate participating in class slowly but surely begin volunteering answers. It's someone who was nervous about meeting new people beginning to make friends more easily. ... » Learn More about After-School Activities Help Children Build Confidence
Teaching Kids About Legacy: Lessons from Family Heirlooms and Keepsakes
Legacy isn’t just about money or property. It’s about the stories we tell, the values we live by, and the way our family history shapes our future. And as some actively work to erase the legacy of others, it's more important than ever to pass down the truthful histories of our families. And for ... » Learn More about Teaching Kids About Legacy: Lessons from Family Heirlooms and Keepsakes
For My Fellow Hot Mess Hostesses…
Sometimes I feel like having people over. Sometimes I'll even feel like cooking for them. But then I reconsider because my personality is my superpower; not my cooking. BUT. I have successfully hosted more than my children around our table and no one has cried. Here are my hosting tips for ... » Learn More about For My Fellow Hot Mess Hostesses…