Saying "I love you" isn't the only way to tell your kids you love them. These 50 ideas will help you show love to your kids in new and creative …
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8 Ways to Make Your Child’s Birthday Special
This morning The Maestro and I dragged ourselves out of bed really, really early—like, before 6:00 am early—to give our newly minted 15-year-old …
40 Conversation Starters For Kids {Free Printable}
Looking for new and fun ways to engage with your kids? Try these fun conversation starters! I don't know about you, but we spend an awful lot of time …
How Much Sleep Does Your Family Really Need?
The other morning Sophia was having an emotional meltdown before school. In fact, I could probably write that sentence on any given day because on …
4 Reasons to Say Yes to Your Kids More Often
"Mom! Can I invite Elizabeth over?" "Mom! Can I make myself a snack?" "Mom! Can I watch a movie on Netflix?" "Mom! Can you please buy me new …
Teach Your Kids to Pack Healthy Lunches {Free Printable}
Are you ready for your kids to pack their own lunches for school? This free printable will help them to pack healthy lunches that have every food …
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Should You Let Your Kid Quit Music Lessons?
A couple of days ago, Sophia had her very last violin lesson. Yes, you read that right. I let her quit music lessons after four years of sticking it …
Helping Children Deal with the Transition Between Schools
Big school transitions can be stressful for both students and parents. If you have a student making a transition between schools, these three simple …
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Teach Your Kids How to Budget With Back-to-School Shopping
A great money management activity for kids is to take them back-to-school shopping. Give your kids a budget and let them pick the school clothes …
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10 Read Aloud Books Your Kids Will Love
This post is part of an ongoing Summer Reading for Kids series. Click HERE to find ideas for reading activities, reading lists, and …
16 Things Your Teenage Daughter Needs to Hear From You
Raising a teenage daughter doesn't have to be difficult! Connect with your teenage daughter by making sure she hears these encouraging words from you …
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The Important Lesson Hiding in Inside Out
The Maestro and I took the girls to see Inside Out as soon as it was out in the theatres. Sophia actually saw it twice in one day because she was …