One routine we enjoy in our family is studying a specific virtue on a regular basis. Whether you choose to have a virtue of the week, fortnight, or month, this can be an effective way to make sure character building is happening in your home. Here are four basic steps for how to have a… {read more}
My Printables
10 Things Mom is Grateful For
It may not be your regular “grateful” list. I wrote it a few months ago, as an image to go along with an article I wrote called The Busy Mom’s Guide to Gratitude. Today I noticed it’s been shared over 10 thousand times. (To see the original picture on Facebook, go here.) After reading the comments… {read more}
8 Ways to Make Mealtime Moments
A few months ago I posted about my free download Mealtime Moments, and I have been truly humbled by the wonderful response to this resource. The cards have been downloaded thousands of times, and I have received messages from families all over the world who are enjoying their set. Mealtime Moments is a set of… {read more}
25 Everyday Ways To Teach Kids Resilience {Free Printable}
“Don’t handicap your children by making their lives easy.” -Robert A. Heinlein I have been thinking a lot about the quotation above. By meeting my child’s every whim and not letting him struggle every now and then, am I robbing him of the opportunities to grow and become a capable, resilient human being?
50 Days to Simplify Your Home (Printable Checklist)
Over the past few months I have been slowly trying to simplify our living space. This has not only been an amazing exercise to help me really think about what we have and why we have it… but it has also reduced the stress and anxiety I feel around our living space and regarding housework…. {read more}
Free Ebook: Games for Preschoolers
I am so excited that my first ebook 30 Cooperative Games for Preschoolers is now available! And it’s FREE! All of the games in the book require the children to play with each other without competition as a goal. They are simple, easy to follow, and fun! Great for classrooms, playgroups, or with siblings at… {read more}
Mealtime Moments: Printable Activity Cards to Build Character at the Table
Mealtime Moments is a set of 30 printable activity cards for building character over a family meal. All you will need to follow the activities is what you will already have at the table! (Some activities require some food or a utensil, for example.) Each card offers a simple activity which focuses on exploring one… {read more}
Free Character Building Worksheets (For Parents and Children)
Have you ever wondered what it means to “build character”? To me, building character means developing positive qualities and learning to work through problems. It also means accepting ourselves and growing from vulnerabilities, becoming aware of our own inner state and mentally strong enough to work through tough or emotionally draining situations. Some examples of… {read more}
