Serving with Your Family at Christmas and Always
By K. Parker The Christmas season is upon us, parents! During this time of year, it can feel pretty daunting to try and see past all the hustle and bustle around us. It’s often so hectic, we tend to forget what this holiday truly means (and what we should be teaching...
Five Great Ways to Bring Truly Open Communication to Your Home
By Hannah Herring Recently, my boyfriend broke up with me but actually wasn’t terribly brokenhearted about it. My dad and I went out to eat together one evening and talked about it. Although I hesitated at first because I was nervous he would be overprotective, I...
Lesson: Learning Positive Self-Talk
In our image-obsessed culture, it is imperative that children learn how to talk kindly to themselves. Children must learn their self-worth should be based on who they are intrinsically, instead of their ability to fit into popular culture. Teaching this lesson...
Great Non-Screen Alternatives for Young Kids During the Holidays
By: Amanda Kimball If you have ever tried to take a piece of candy from a kid, then you know what kind of reaction can occur. A complete meltdown. The same thing can happen when trying to take an electronic device from a child. You’ve seen it in the grocery store or...