I have several mother friends struggling with depression so when I found out about the recently published storybook, My Mum has Depression, I knew it was a resource that I wanted to share with my kids. We found it remarkably easy to read, with practical examples about what depression feels like which the children could understand… {read more}
5 Easy Ways Grandparents Can Be Involved in Character Building
When I was growing up, my grandmother was a huge influence in my life. I looked up to her and listened to her stories with an intensity that I rarely paid others. I watched the way she interacted with others and respected her in a different way than I did my own parents. The beauty… {read more}
Review: Character Conversation Cards for Kids
I don’t like to think too much about it, but my boys are really growing up. Long ago are the days when they toddled around and were content banging on pots and pans. Sometimes I feel like they are getting close to being teenagers from some of the comments and attitudes I have witnessed! Where did… {read more}
How Learning About “Sensory Processing” Can Help You Understand Your Child
My three year old was crying uncontrollably and I could feel my anxiety rising. “My socks!” he screamed. “Mommy doesn’t understand what you mean! What about your socks?” He kept on crying and I kept on asking, helpless. I simply had no idea what was going on. When he finally calmed down, he told me… {read more}
Why You Should Take Your Kids to a Farm
Visiting a farm has been on my list of things to do for quite a while now. I wanted the kids to gain an appreciation for where their food comes from as well as foster a deeper understanding about caring for animals. I was very lucky to find the lovely folks at Myella farm because our experience… {read more}
Singing at a Nursing Home
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}
How to Teach Obedience to Young Children
There was once a little boy who didn’t do as he was told. He told lies, went places he wasn’t supposed to go, and did things that he was specifically told not to do. Sound familiar? I bet it does! All children test the rules and the boundaries they are given. But I’m not talking about… {read more}
What to Know Before Planning a Road Trip with a Baby
Imagine you have been planning a road trip for weeks, maybe even months. You have researched the best route to take, the most relaxing places to stop over, and all the sights you want to see. It’s the day of departure. The bags are packed. The fuel tank is full. The hotel is booked. And the… {read more}
