The routine of shuffling your kids out the door so they don’t miss the school bell will soon return. Be sure you’re ready for the back-to-school whirlwind with these five tips. First Thing’s First — You Have to Prepare for School. There are a lot of supplies to gather before the big day, so stay […]
Three Steps for Creating the Perfect Pool Party
Can you hear it? It’s the sound of people plunging into the pool! The hot days of summer have arrived and the swimming pool is the place to be. Everyone’s face is ready to get sun kissed and toes are ready to be dipped. Sounds like it’s time to host a pool party. You don’t […]
5 Ways You’re Hurting Your Children this Summer and Don’t Even Know it
Are the “lazy days of summer” hurting your kids? When school gets out, the days with your kids at home can seem long and endless. It’s all too easy for parents to get complacent and give into the “lazy days of summer.” But that laziness shouldn’t be the norm. Here are five ways you could […]
How to Make Summer Vacation Fun and Memorable for Kids
Many parents dread that countdown to summer vacation and the whining and boredom that ensues. One summer, I devised a schedule and went over it with the kids, got their input, and it worked beautifully. They knew what was going to happen each day and so they had something to look forward to. We sat […]
10 Summertime Gifts to Keep Your Kids Active and Smiling
For many stay-at-home parents who have younger children, transitioning from kids being in school most of the day to being at home all day can be a bit of a challenge. But, turning the out-of-school challenge into a memory-filled, active summer is within reach. We hope these gift ideas will not only make your time […]
27 Things You MUST Do this Summer!
The ultimate summer bucket list for you and your family. Enjoy the greatest summer ever with these ideas for you and your family: 1. Swim in a Natural Body of Water It’s summer, you just have to. 2. Barbecue The smell of meat cooking while sitting outside in lawn chairs is just so summeresque. 3. […]