As the weather turns colder and we look ahead to the holidays and new year, many of us are getting ready for the holidays!! For parents, that involves keeping things as ‘normal’ as possible in a year when everything has been topsy turvy. But this year, celebrations will be different....
It’s almost Thanksgiving, a holiday that focuses on being with those you love and grateful for the goodness in our lives. Although this year things have been so different for so many, but there are still plenty of things to...
Small girls and boys are full of confidence and swagger. But when they reach puberty, this starts to change for many girls. You can read more about it here. They are no longer so fearless. They no longer trust their own abilities. So, what can we do to bolster that confidence? ...
Just because you’re keeping your distance from people during the COVID-19 pandemic, doesn’t mean you can’t make your kiddos’ birthdays extra special in 2020! We’ve all gotten pretty creative this year in how we’re doing a lot of things from school...
Like everything else this year, Halloween is going to look a bit different. And while our kids may kind of understand, that doesn’t lessen the importance of the day for them or dim their excitement. They’re still super excited to...
The leaves are changing, the weather is cooler, and it’s the perfect time of year to capture gorgeous family photos outside (just in time for Christmas cards, too!). While you may enjoy choosing the carefully coordinated outfits and love the family pics that grandparents will...
A lot of things may be different in 2020, but beautiful fall colors and cooler weather have us feeling grateful for this season and the chance to get outside together to enjoy it! The fall is our favorite season and we adore all of the safe ways we can still enjoy the...
We’ve all seen those kiddos that seem to always have their nose buried in a book. Heck, you might have one in your house... or maybe you were that kid yourself! While some kids may have more of a natural disposition to be...
There is so much power in positive thinking! It can lower our stress levels, help us work through difficult situations, and improve our overall health. These benefits aren’t only for adults either. Speaking positive affirmations to our kids and encouraging them to speak...
