I don’t need to tell you that this has been a particularly difficult year for children. For many of them, it’s been filled with disappointments, unmet expectations and strong feelings. One way to help support your children (and yourself) as we make our way through...
April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate we thought it would be fun to round up some of the best current poetry books out there for children. Afterall, teachers and parents can sometimes shrug off exploring poetry with their young ones due to its complex structure...
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
Whether we are a parent, teacher, grandparent, caregiver, or guardian, most adults have a close relationship with a child at some point. Children can be exemplars of selfless love, compassion, and joy. They can also be sullen, challenging, and unforgiving – guilty of...
Kids are not known for their patience, this is no secret. While it may be hard to imagine them being able to muster up enough attention for something like a podcast, this is why creators of children’s podcasts curate their episodes with engaging topics and short...
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
Our kids have been home for what seems like forever. I have days when I love it and days when I know they need to be back in school for so many reasons. The thing that matters to my husband Dave and I when they are at home is whether they are using their free time...
Every parent only wants the best for their child. They want them to grow up respecting others and respecting themselves. In today’s society it’s more important than ever that children are given the right tools early on to help shape these characteristics. But let’s be...
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
As a professional and life coach, I love goal setting and all that comes with it: intentionality, accountability, positive energy, etc. My husband and I have a habit of taking a day (or sometimes longer) around the new year (sometimes it's the end of December,...
It’s the New Year, a time to feel that fresh slate that comes with writing January 1st, along with the change in that one digit in the year! Time and time again, I have had people ask my husband and I how we keep such a tidy house. Now before you roll your eyes...
Every year I choose a word to focus on throughout the 365 days. I have been doing this for a decade now and it helps me to be intentional as life gets busy and I am stuck in the day to day grind (you know, the continuous hamster wheel that we try to avoid but...
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
It’s been a strange year. A year full of disappointments. I like to think set backs and tough times help us to grow and bloom. So in a year where we can easily list the canceled vacations, the back and forth of in person events like church and sports, I choose...
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention..” ~ Khalil Gibran As we wrap up this crazy and unexpected 2020 year, it’s worth reminding ourselves that this holiday season is an opportunity to exemplify forgiveness and gentle attitudes...
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” ~ William Arthur Ward Of course we’re talking about the character trait of GRATITUDE in the month of November. It just makes sense, right? We’re kicking off the...
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
“Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need .” ~ Rick Riordan, The Red Pyramid If there was ever a time to talk about “life not being fair,” I’d say just take a look at how 2020 has been going. Life is full of tough...
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
As a social skills educator, mother of three, and children’s book author, Maria knows that this fall is going to be challenging in many ways for school staff, families and children. Many families are choosing to Homeschool or helping their children with Distance...