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Kids Won’t Listen? Try This ONE Trick
As a mom of four kids, I do my fair share of trying to get my kids to listen to me. Sometimes it’s just one child acting out, sometimes it’s ALL of them. While being …
Super Fun Indoor Scavenger Hunt
It is Springtime, and the kids and I are just itching to get outside and explore the new neighborhood. Unfortunately, the weather is not cooperating. After a warm tease last week, the temperatures have dropped …
6 Family Road Trip Hacks Everyone Needs
Going on a road trip with kids is no easy task! They always seem like such a fantastic idea when you are preparing them. Discovering new places on the open road, the freedom to take …
5 Tips for Raising an Incredible Teen
When my first daughter moved on from junior high school, I entered another phase of child rearing. The graduation procedure was a true eye opener for me, and I soon realized that I needed to …
Black Friday #OptOutside Fun
Black Friday is REI’s #OptOutside day. It is a day where you can get outside on the trail or on the beach, to the mountains or to the desert and away from the Black Friday …
5 Simple Ideas for a Fun Family Weekend
Family time is a wonderful time for children and parents to explore and engage in activities, learning, and, fun. But often, families have moments when they discover themselves in a boring rut. Between weekly responsibilities …
4 Amazing Gratitude Hacks for Families
Many times, we express gratitude for things we have, but how often do we honestly practice the art of gratitude? This spring, let’s use the season of new growth to begin a new tradition towards …
80 Non-Toy Gift Ideas
I recently wrote about my concern with the amount of “things” and “stuff” our kids have and receive on a yearly basis (you can read the post HERE). If you are feeling like me, pull …
How To Get Kids to Fall In Love With Outdoor Activites
With computer, video games, and TV shows created to entice kids’ attention, our children are spending progressively more time indoors and far less time outdoors than previous generations. If you’re like most parents, this can …
6 Surprisingly Effective Screen Time Tips for Kids
There is no doubt that we live in a technological age. If you look at the amount of time your children spend in front of the television, computer, video games, or smartphones, you’d be surprised …
Shriners Hospitals for Children® : On Track for a Safe Summer
Happy Summer! For many kids across the United States, this time of year signifies a brief freedom from school. It is a great time for spending time playing with friends, going on family vacations, taking …