Category Archives: Children

The Power of Play

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Kerri

Free play is crucial to our kids’ development! Here are some ideas of what gets in our way from letting kids play and what to do about it. Continue reading →

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On keeping a journal — for Kids!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kerri

This Real Mom’s great idea of how keep a journal with all her kids! Continue reading →

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Family Game Night

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Cheri

Playing games as a family is like eating dinner as a family. It strengthens your family. I know there are a lot of video games you can play as a family that are fun, too, but I’m talking about traditional … Continue reading →

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Helping Children Learn to Read

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Sunny
little girl in a big book Charlotte

Do your kids love getting lost in a book? Like Janae, I have been asked many times what I have done to have my kids reading so early. Sure, I know kids who have read earlier. Ours have all been … Continue reading →

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Seize the Day–Live in the NOW

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Cheri

How many times in a day do you hear your kids say “In a minute!” or “I will!” or “just a sec!”? How does it make you feel? Frustrated? Annoyed? Angry? My girls have been listening to a wonderful series … Continue reading →

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Cover up, Barbie!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Kerri

To keep your Barbie looking modest, color a permanent swimsuit on her with a Sharpie Marker. Continue reading →

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Apple Handles for little hands

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Sunny

My 3 year old likes to eat whole apples. But she tends to eat straight through them, disregarding the fact that they have an axis of sorts. She gets to the core, and she’s done with it, even though there’s … Continue reading →

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We’re Raising Kids, Not {Fill in the Blanks}

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Cheri

Several weeks ago, my husband and I were getting things ready for a little road trip we were taking to pick up our girls from grandma’s house. We wanted to bring a movie for them to watch in the car, … Continue reading →

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Helping a Difficult Child

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Janae

As early as age 1, I knew that my third child would be different than my other 2. Sure, we all know that kids are unique, each one with a different personality. But, never had I expected the challenge that … Continue reading →

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Families Who Play Together, _____________

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Janae

Fill in the blank: Families Who Play Together, _____________ a. Stay Together b. Learn Math c. Both! If you answered “C”, you’re right! Heidi’s post a couple of weeks ago about Lazy Parenting really hit a cord with me and … Continue reading →

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