Parenting 101 – How to Raise a Reader
In 2021, over 21% of adult Americans cannot read. Over half of them cannot read above a 6th grade level.
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Reconnecting with Friends After the Kids Return to School
For many people, today’s world is starting to feel like it was pre-pandemic. But that’s not the case for everyone. Have you lost touch with some of your favorite people in the last two years? Do you miss the conversation, the laughs, the connection with other humans?
If the answer is yes, it’s time to reconnect with your pre-pandemic people.
Planning Your End of Summer Yard Sale
Summer is quickly coming to an end, and for many families, that means it’s time to start thinking about hosting a yard sale. Whether you’re trying to declutter your home or make some extra cash, a yard sale is a great way to get rid of unwanted items and connect with your community. As someone who has hosted many successful yard sales over the years, I have some tips to help you plan your end of summer yard sale.
Planning the Perfect Family Picnic
As the weather gets warmer, it’s the perfect time to plan a fun family picnic. Whether you’re going to a local park or setting up in your own backyard, a picnic is a great way to spend quality time with your loved ones and enjoy the great outdoors.
Encouraging Your Children to Be Brave & Try New Things
It is important to encourage children to be brave and try new things. It can be easy for kids to stick to what they know and avoid new experiences out of fear of the unknown. However, trying new things and facing challenges is essential for growth and development.
Creating a Summer Bucket List for Your Family
Summer is the ultimate right of passage for children. It’s the perfect time of year to get outside, get active, and make memories with your kids. While naturally occurring fun in the sun is bound to happen, if you’d like to make this summer one remember, create a list!
Celebrating Teacher’s Appreciation Week
Life becomes hectic for families in May as children reach the end zone of the school year. There are concerts, plays, projects, and award ceremonies. As your child, and the entire school, go full force towards completing all their objectives for the year, it can be easy to overlook the positive impact teachers have made in our lives.
The Proven Benefits of Family Time
With the rise of two-income households, the last three generations of children have been impacted by the lack of family time. Today’s world can feel chaotic and it’s easy to miss out on prime opportunities to spend time with the members of your immediate family.
Making the Most of Taco Night with the Family
Why is Taco Tuesday so popular? Because people love tacos, of course! If your family rarely makes time to get together and share a meal, starting your own family Taco Night could be just the way to encourage everyone to sit down together and enjoy some yummy food and great company.
Self Care for the Whole Family
We all know that self-care is important for our physical and mental health and that moms should be doing a lot more of it. Sometimes, it’s difficult to take that time for ourselves.
While most self-care activities are geared towards moms, learning to care for yourself is important for everyone. To assist you in your self-care efforts, invite the whole family to enjoy these activities together. This investment of time and energy will pay off in spades as you are not only starting your own self-care practice but encouraging your loved ones to participate as well.