This is an easy group game to help kids learn about what it means to “concentrate” and “focus.” All you need is a large ball and at least 2 kids (who each have their own smaller balls). It would be appropriate for both a playgroup and a larger class exercise, though more kids would probably… {read more}
10 Fun Ball Games To Use To Help Kids Practice Kind Words
Children love to play ball. And most of them could benefit from a little extra practice being kind. So why not use ball games to help children practice using kind words? You may talk about kindness when you play ball already – like by asking your child to please use a kind voice (if they… {read more}
10+ Ways To Use Emotion Cards To Help Your Child Develop Empathy
I am very excited to kick off the five-part series: “How To Cultivate Empathy In Your Child’s Heart.” Five bloggers have teamed together to post activities and ideas to help teach children about empathy. The other four blogs participating in this series are listed at the end of this article – you are warmly invited… {read more}
The Busy Mom’s Guide to Gratitude
Mothering children under five is not just what you see on Facebook. It is not only the smiles, the hugs, the proud parental moments, the family dinners, and the outings to fun (and seemingly tantrum-free) locations. It is also all the work and sweat behind the scenes – the times that no one ever takes… {read more}
10 Things Mama Should NOT Forget In The Morning
I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for almost 5 years now. It’s hard to believe that I have had no “boss,” no set schedule, no work evaluations, no material incentives to work for, and no career moves for that long. It’s pretty exhausting and lonely sometimes to do a full-time job completely on your own! Figuring… {read more}
5 Activities To Help Your Kids Learn Perseverance
Perseverance is a quality that every child can benefit from practicing. After all, there are going to be challenges in life, and knowing how to persevere even amidst frustration or disappointment will be a great life skill. Active games and sports are a fantastic way to help strengthen one’s ability to persevere. Sports can help… {read more}
How to Recognize and Encourage {Small + Simple} Acts of Kindness
Sometimes I get bogged down by the details and challenges of parenting. The lists, the chores, the constant need for distraction and redirection. But now and then there are simply beautiful moments that pull me back to remembering the absolute blessing of parenthood. Like the other day I saw the sweetest scene. My two year… {read more}
10 Ways To Embrace Being A Mother Of Boys
Gender disappointment is something very real. I know first hand. It’s not that I do not love my boys with all my heart, or wish they were any different. I just always assumed I’d have a daughter. After all, I was one of two girls and I never really knew (and therefore expected) anything different for my… {read more}
