Why Is Service Always Included as the Keystone to Happiness?
The question: When a child does something fun and easy that is designed to help another, which of the following is true? a) adds to the child’s sense of being a valuable part of a community; b) increases the child’s self confidence; c) expands the child’s perspective; d) teaches humility; e) teaches a child that […]
Kids Chores: How to Encourage Kids to Pitch In at Home
We are all in this together, and as a family we have never spent more consecutive months together in recent recollection. And, when it comes to chores, kids can help, too! Like every other family on the block, we have made adjustments, come to respect one another’s space, and learned that everyone needs to pitch […]
How To Keep Remote Learners Motivated and Happy
At this juncture in the school year, every parent deserves a gold star. Unless you were already homeschooling your children, this is not what you signed on for…so give yourself, and your kids, a break. Until the official end, until it is truly over and graduations and moving-up ceremonies have taken place, we still need […]
How to Plan for a Sensational Summer Camp Experience
It is a new year and we are moving into a fresh start with a brand new attitude, so as you forge ahead, begin to plan for the warmer months for your offspring. They are going to want – no, they will crave – time away at camp, whether it is a day camp for […]
8 Cook-All-Day Slow Cooker Meals
Nothing beats a crockpot recipe that can cook all day and be ready whenever you need it. These 8 easy recipes can be assembled in the morning and be served at a flexible, TBD dinner time. All while making your home smell mouth-wateringly delicious! Life is hectic! But, you didn’t need me to tell you […]
Crockpot Connections – A Slow Cooker Thanksgiving
Here we go again… another season is rolling around and we are still stuck inside and our upside-down world has not yet righted itself. It has been suggested that we keep our Thanksgiving celebrations smaller than usual. This can mean anything from having to cook dishes you usually assign to others, to having to make […]
How to Create a Fantastic Field Trip for Your Family
Remember the excitement your children get when they know they are going on a field trip? Bouncing around the house with eager anticipation, smiles lighting up the room, chattering nonstop about the sights they are going to see. It is difficult for them to contain themselves as they anticipate a day away from the routine […]
How to Create Memorable Conversations with Your Amazing Kids
Lately we have been fortunate to be spending more time with our children. Learning virtually or in a hybrid format has given us more time together as a family, but often that time is spent in front of a screen whether our kids are learning/in-school, exercising “down time” or gathering to watch a family movie. […]
Fall for It! Simple Family Fun that Makes a Difference
In these unusual times, the starfish project for children puts safety first now more than ever. This season we are encouraging you to suggest fun community service activities to do at home as a family or by your child, himself, with friends or with an adult. Either way, your children’s sense of self confidence and value […]
How To Make Virtual Classroom Learning Easier For The Family
It is mid-September already; the temperatures are dropping, the leaves are starting to change colors…and we are still trying to get the hang of our children’s virtual classroom. No matter that we have planned and prepped, moved furniture and created minor mayhem, yet maintained the best intentions all for the sake of our students’ education. […]
How to Keep Your Kids Active Without Organized Sports
As our children head back to school, no matter where they are learning, we discover another important element in our daily lives which is possibly missing or extremely diminished: organized sports and recreational activities. Whatever sports or recreation may look like for your child, staying active is essential for their overall physical and mental well-being. […]
How to Create a Spectacular First Day of School
The First Day of School is typically met with a combination of excitement and butterflies in the belly, but this school year will begin as no other has…ever. Children will be learning from home, seeing teachers and classmates via a computer, and parents will be contributing daily in some aspect. So yes, our children are […]