Recently in our house we have been working on becoming aware of our emotions and choosing to handle them in a positive manner. It’s a lifelong journey, to say the least… and I have to admit that I am getting as much out of exploring these subjects as my kids. But little by little the… {read more}
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10 Simple Activities to Teach Gratitude
I believe gratitude can bring joy to life in nearly every situation. Here are some simple ways to add the study of this important value into your family time any time of the year. 1. Share what you are grateful for over candlelight at dinner. Dinner is a great time to encourage gratitude/sharing about things… {read more}
10 Activities to Help Children Develop a Positive Attitude
“You are what you think.” This saying has become extremely important to me since becoming a parent as I have realized the huge impact I have on shaping my children’s perspectives on their own selves, and life in general. The words I say to them, the confidence I help them develop, and the opportunities I… {read more}
5 Activities to Learn about Kindness (Bucket Filler Resources)
Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids is a fun and effective introduction to what kindness is. Our family loves it so much that we use it at home and share it with friends all the time. A few months ago, my husband and I visited our sons’ classrooms (preschool and Grade… {read more}
Back to School Treasure Hunt
And just like that – the school holidays are over and it’s back to school! As the first day of school drew nearer I began to get an urge. I wanted to talk with my boys about how important it is to reach out to a child who is sitting alone in the corner…
13 Literacy Activities That Build Character
My oldest son (now five and a half years old) is learning to write and read, so I have been brainstorming ideas for literacy activities that build character to include in our regular activity time. By now he has a fairly good working knowledge of quite a few character traits, so our activities can easily… {read more}
10 {Fun!} Ways to Help Kids Appreciate Diversity
One quality I hope to encourage my children to develop is a deep appreciation for others, regardless of sex, age, religious or cultural background. Being a multicultural family our kids have seen that it is fun to learn about new countries and cultures through traveling to see family members and enjoying the various customs of relatives that we… {read more}
5 Ways to Help Children Develop Generosity
Generosity is a wonderful trait to develop year round, but I especially try to focus on “giving” during times and events when the family (and much of society) is tempted to focus on “getting.” Here are five ways to add an element of generosity into birthdays and holidays:
