I used to be a bit embarrassed about my medicine cabinet and cleaning closet… They were overflowing with random products I had bought on sale or because they were recommended by a friend. Many of the items I used only a few times and each time I looked at them, I saw wasted money. When we decided… {read more}
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How to Help Children Understand Disability and Serious Illness
Disabilities and serious illnesses affect so many people around us. Sometimes we can see some of their challenges with our own eyes, other times we cannot. Today I’m honoured to share an interview with Mark Schumacher, the Chief Development Officer of Victory Junction which is a camp in my home state of North Carolina that enriches the… {read more}
Review: A Storybook that Teaches Kids about Depression
I have several mother friends struggling with depression so when I found out about the recently published storybook, My Mum has Depression, I knew it was a resource that I wanted to share with my kids. We found it remarkably easy to read, with practical examples about what depression feels like which the children could understand… {read more}
5 Easy Ways Grandparents Can Be Involved in Character Building
When I was growing up, my grandmother was a huge influence in my life. I looked up to her and listened to her stories with an intensity that I rarely paid others. I watched the way she interacted with others and respected her in a different way than I did my own parents. The beauty… {read more}
Review: Character Conversation Cards for Kids
I don’t like to think too much about it, but my boys are really growing up. Long ago are the days when they toddled around and were content banging on pots and pans. Sometimes I feel like they are getting close to being teenagers from some of the comments and attitudes I have witnessed! Where did… {read more}
How Learning About “Sensory Processing” Can Help You Understand Your Child
My three year old was crying uncontrollably and I could feel my anxiety rising. “My socks!” he screamed. “Mommy doesn’t understand what you mean! What about your socks?” He kept on crying and I kept on asking, helpless. I simply had no idea what was going on. When he finally calmed down, he told me… {read more}
Positive Decision Making: A Guide for Kids {Free Printable}
Sometimes decisions make us sweat… How do you know if you’ve made the right choice? Where do you stand when your heart and your head start to tango, leaving you awkwardly in the middle? Do you know how to rocket your decision-making skills into committed and inspired choices? A Decision Rocket is a visual aid to help… {read more}
Why You Should Take Your Kids to a Farm
Visiting a farm has been on my list of things to do for quite a while now. I wanted the kids to gain an appreciation for where their food comes from as well as foster a deeper understanding about caring for animals. I was very lucky to find the lovely folks at Myella farm because our experience… {read more}
