Story-Telling: The Perfect Cure for the Winter Blues
January 17th, 2012
By: Thomas Weck
This winter try something different with your children to cure the winter blues. Instead of simply…
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Why Spending Time Around the Dinner Table Benefits Your Kids
December 14th, 2011
By: Ann Dolin, M.Ed.
Thirty years ago, sitting down as a family to eat dinner together was the norm. Most of us grew up this way, but in today’s hectic…
Financial Goals for the New Year
December 14th, 20112 Comments
Most New Year's resolutions include money-saving goals, especially after the holiday season. Here are five resources to help your finances.
1. Spend Less: Sometimes the best solution is the most…
Finally, a Stress-Free Holiday: Six Shortcuts to Your Peace on Earth
November 13th, 2011
By: Ashley Davis Bush
Oh the hustle and bustle of the holidays. The music. The lights. The festivities. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” …
Teaching Kids Animal Compassion: Choosing the Right Pet for Your Child Is Key
October 29th, 2011
By: Dr. Tim Hunt, DVM
Children can learn so many valuable lessons by caring for a pet. Having pets at a young age instills children with a sense of confidence that they can take care of an animal…
Cool Craft Ideas to Keep you out of the Cold
October 29th, 2011
Birdcage What you’ll need:
- ¼-cup flour and 1 cup water
- Helium-inflated latex balloons
- String or yarn
- Toy bird (or make…
Think Safety First During 'Spooktacular' Halloween Family Festivities
October 24th, 2011
By: Paul van Gorkom
Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday. There are fun and frightening activities to partake in this fall season, but keep in mind the following safety tips so festivities…
Just in Time for Halloween: Lessons Learned While Living with the Dead
October 7th, 2011
By: Rebecca Fisher The bodies that lay just beyond my front door were rigid and still, lifeless and festooned for their final farewell. For the most part the mortuary was dead quiet, especially after…
Eight Alternatives to Physical Discipline
August 29th, 2011
By: Kerby T. Alvy, Ph.D.
Over the years, countless innocent children have been disfigured, maimed and even killed by their parents who believed that such…
Mealtime Meltdown
June 29th, 2011
Mealtime is a common source of stress for parents as toddlers can be quite fussy—and messy—eaters, but mealtime is the perfect opportunity to teach young children two major personal and social skills:…
