Acts of Kindness by Real Families is a series of short interviews featuring stories about service to others. Whether big or small, planned out or spontaneous, hearing about any act of kindness can inspire us to give more to those around us. It’s fun to find new ways to show kindness in our communities, and I hope you will… {read more}
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How to Teach Obedience to Young Children
There was once a little boy who didn’t do as he was told. He told lies, went places he wasn’t supposed to go, and did things that he was specifically told not to do. Sound familiar? I bet it does! All children test the rules and the boundaries they are given. But I’m not talking about… {read more}
What to Know Before Planning a Road Trip with a Baby
Imagine you have been planning a road trip for weeks, maybe even months. You have researched the best route to take, the most relaxing places to stop over, and all the sights you want to see. It’s the day of departure. The bags are packed. The fuel tank is full. The hotel is booked. And the… {read more}
5 Activities to Help Kids Develop Emotional Sensitivity
“Mama, you look sad. What’s wrong?” I get down on my knees and give my four-year-old a hug. I tell him the truth. “Oh sweety. You are right. I am feeling a bit sad because I’m trying hard to forgive someone for doing something that hurt my feelings. It can be hard to forgive and it… {read more}
Developing a Positive Attitude: What’s the Weather Like in Your Brain? {Free Printable}
What’s the weather like in your brain? Cloudy with chances of negative thoughts? Sunny with positivity? Can you change things so imagination, hope and possibilities swim freely in your mind? Here is a cool brain re-wiring exercise for all. When we find ourselves uttering the words: “I can’t,” our mind automatically dishes out reasons and… {read more}
How to Teach Cooperation to Young Children
Learning to get along with others and work as a team is an essential skill for everyone to learn. The concept of “cooperation” is first learned through the family. The home is a place where everyone has a part to play. Kids can start by helping around the house, encouraging other family members, and seeing first-hand the importance of teamwork…. {read more}
5 Easy Ways to Integrate Learning into Roadtrips
Kids learn so much while traveling. They get to see new sights, talk to new people, learn about new subjects and practice a lot of life skills! If you are going to be on the road during the school term (or if you are taking an entire year off to travel, like us!) then you… {read more}
What To Pack in a Kid’s Travel Bag
We have done a heap of traveling with the kids. Both my husband’s family and my own family live overseas, so we take international flights regularly. And we are currently taking a year to travel around Australia in a camper trailer! (Read more about our adventure on this page.) In this post I will share the… {read more}
