Is your PTA or PTO looking for more parent involvement? Since kids and their parents participate in so many activities these days, it can be challenging to get people involved in your school’s PTA. Here are some easy ideas to plan and promote your group. Focus on new families. When children are new to a school, whether [...]
A list of fun ideas for your families fall bucket list. 1. Tell scary stories Celebrate Halloween by swapping kid-friendly short stories outside by the fire or under the covers with a flashlight. 2. Go Apple Picking. 3. Take a camping trip of the grid. 4. Roast pumpkin seeds. Try this yummy snack. 5. Visit a [...]
Summary Chores can improve your child's self esteem. It may seem easier to do all the chores yourself, but your child benefits from doing them. Chores help teach life skills. We can all agree no one really wants to do them but chores need to get done. Of course it may seem easier just to [...]
Simple Ways to Teach Kids about Giving during the Holidays Most of us hope that our children understand the joy of giving, wish lists and presents, it’s challenging to shift kids away from the focus on receiving. Here are a few of my favorite ways to teach children about giving, and they might even learn [...]
. . . Worried about your middle-schooler not shutting down their smartphone? . . . Concerned about your tween getting bullied online? . . . Wonder if your toddler likes YouTube Kids a bit too much? WE ARE THE FIRST GENERATION TO PARENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE. We are learning on the job. We [...]
Wouldn't it be great if the kids cooked for you one day? The holidays are a perfect time for family to spend time together in the kitchen not only learning how to cook but also making great memories for years to come. Teaching the kids while they are young might be messy and take a [...]
Hopefully by the age of ten, you're starting to teach your kids different responsibilities, weekly chores and discussing if they are old enough to stay home alone for however long you feel comfortable with, everyone is different. In their tween years, ten year-olds are ready to begin taking on more responsibilities. What are [...]
Looking for creative ways to say thank you to teachers this Teacher Appreciation Week? We can help. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we have put together a list of 5 ways to say thank you that will make your teachers happy! 1. Group Gifts Pool together funds and spend money on one, big celebration/event! Here [...]
The holidays are a busy time of year for everyone & It’s no secret it can be stressful. Especially when preparing our homes for the kids, expected & not so expected house guests. Our family’s regular schedule is pretty hectic already… so when you add in all the “extras” during the holidays, it's easy to feel [...]
Have you often wondered how you can teach your child compassion and kindness for others? An easy way to start teaching children to care about others are showing random acts of kindness. Showing random acts of kindness is one of the best activities you can do with your kids. It’s a great way to bond as [...]
