Better Communication

I have found that asking my kids: "How was your day?" or "How was school today?" is not enough. I usually get the "fine" answer. I have to ask specific... read more

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One Thing at a Time

I have realized that asking your child, of any age, to just "clean your room" is totally overwhelming. I don't even like to hear it. When I make my daily... read more

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Thank You for Making Me a Mom!

Every Mother's Day, I give each of my children a copy of a favorite book to thank them for making me a mom. I write a special note to them... read more

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Dinner Talk

I have heard about this idea before, but my mom reminded me about it the other day so I thought I'd share. During dinner time, play "High, low." Going around... read more

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Sugar, Sugar, Sugar and More Sugar

Do you know how much sugar your child eats?
Chances are it's a lot more than you think. A peanut butter and jelly sandwich (whole-wheat bread), a cup of... read more

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Something for Everyone

Now that summer has arrived and the kids are out of school, there will be lots of time to work together as a family. Trying to involve everyone in the... read more

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Play Games

We love to play board games as a family. A couple of favorites are "Set and Quiddler" by SET Enterprises, Inc. A friend of mine actually had them recommended to... read more

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So Many Posibilities

The following are family activities that can be used for various age groups:

Science:
Fill several clear plastic containers with 1 to 2 cups of water. Add various shades... read more

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Matching Socks - Fun and Educational

Keeping up with the matching of the socks has always been a personal challenge for our family. When the kids were big enough to help, I started putting different colored... read more

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A Fun Idea for Backyard Water Play!

My kids were playing over at their cousins' backyard having a water play. Two of the kids decided to grab the umbrellas, while the one was spraying them with the... read more

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