When I became a mother of boys, one of my main concerns was: How am I going to ensure my sons are respectful of women? My husband is a wonderful father but there are so many negative influences in the world today, I worried this would not be enough. I have done my own brainstorming… {read more}
10+ Board Books with Positive Messages
Oh how much I have loved reading to my babies. Isn’t it just delightful when they start learning to turn the pages and can identify some of the pictures on the pages? Here are some of my favourite board books for babies and toddlers, all featuring positive, uplifting messages that both children and parents will… {read more}
Serving Refugees in Your Local Community
Acts of Kindness by Real Families is a series of short interviews featuring stories about service to others. Whether big or small, planned out or spontaneous, hearing about any act of kindness can inspire us to give more to those around us. It’s fun to find new ways to show kindness in our communities, and I hope you will… {read more}
15+ Acts of Kindness for When You Travel
Our family is now six months into our Year of Travel, and we have learned so much along the way. We have seen big cities, tiny towns, outback communities, and beachfront paradises… sandy islands, rocky gorges, stunning mountains, and vast plains… but honestly, one of the best parts about our travel has been meeting all… {read more}
Game to Build Emotional Intelligence for Preschoolers
Our body language, especially our hands, can say so much. We play a game called “My hands can say…” It’s all about miming what we feel using our hands. We make up situations and take turns using our hands to communicate how we feel. Another twist is for each one to come up with an… {read more}
6 Family Movies with Discussion Themes for Kids
“Can we pleeeease have a movie night?” It’s a question I asked myself as a child, so why would I expect any less from my own kids? I have to admit, though, as an adult I love a family movie night (or, afternoon, I should probably more accurately call it) just as much as the… {read more}
How to Get Fathers Involved in Parenting
Is there anything more frustrating than not knowing how to parent your child? Parenting is a huge job, and yet there are very few preparations offered before you start it. Most mothers I know do quite a bit of reading regarding parenting whether it’s actual parenting books or articles online, plus they might google questions… {read more}
Teach Kids How to Act Online {Free Printables}
If you are looking for ways to teach kids how to act online, these discussion questions and printable activities might help. Can you imagine growing up in today’s world? Where photos don’t have to be printed to be seen, information can be instantly transported via computer or phone, and anyone can blast news around the… {read more}
