What’s the #1 Kid Survival Skill especially for summer (but really for all year long)? Why, swimming of course! With summer solstice on its way (June 21st), I knew it was time for my three and a half year old…
The Golden Rule for Kids
In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Source: https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Golden-Rule -Matthew 7:12 (christian Bible) The Golden Rule is a concept that is common to almost all…
Setting routines for Kids is Important
“Here’s something you might not know. Children crave structure. They enjoy the fun of planned activities in which their parent/and or guardian can share a common goal.” -Marilyn manson (giving peter griffin parenting advice on an episode of family guy)…
5 Ways to Store Children’s Artwork
My maternal grandparents were both professional visual artists. However, I enjoy art and I like to think I picked up some of their creativity. Regardless of my actual talent, arts and crafts were (and are) some of my most favorite…
How To Help Toddlers Talk
My Experience with Speech Therapy Now more than ever, it’s important for parents to work with their children on speech development. The pandemic has slowed down speech development for many children. Therefore, I’d love to share some ideas on how…
How to Talk About Death with Your Child
Death is one of the hardest things to talk about with your child. Having had to face my own mortality as a cancer survivor and a mother, I have had to think about death since she was born. Not only…