What I love about Sparkle Stories can be summed up into two main points. First is that the stories teach something about life, whether it’s about facing a bully, losing some baby teeth, learning to follow the rules, dealing with loss, welcoming a new baby, or telling the truth (plus hundreds of other topics), in… {read more}
Teach Children Friendship Skills: How Tying Knots Can Help
In the past few months I have noticed that my four-year-old’s relationships with peers are getting more complex. Therefore we have been discussing qualities such as forgiveness, being patient, accepting differences, and being a steady friend more often. It can be difficult to share long-term vision with small children, as they really do live in… {read more}
30 Cooperative Games for Preschoolers
This document has now been turned into a beautiful FREE ebook which you can read more about here! I am very excited to offer a new resource consisting of 30 games for preschoolers! These games are not competitive like many games commonly used… they require children to cooperate, be observant, or simply “play” without… {read more}
Top 10 Ways To Tell Your Kids “I Love You”
I am not an overly expressive person, and so saying “I love you” in *creative* ways has never really come naturally. My husband, on the other hand, is great at it – and I have enjoyed many a time watching him shower his fun “I love you’s” on our two sons. I wrote this list… {read more}
{Homemade Place-Mat Printable} Encourage Respectful Behavior At The Table
With small children who have a hard time sitting still or doing any activity for an extended period of time, meal times are constantly on my list of areas to work on. In our case the biggest struggle is staying in your seat for the entire meal (or even three minutes in a row). Whether… {read more}
Top 10 Tricks For Stay-At-Home Moms To Turn A {Bad} Day Around
When the thought of “It’s turning out to be a bad day” pops into my head, I try to remind myself that there are no bad days. Every day has its challenges, its highlights and its downfalls, but if we have been blessed to have another 24 hours to live and to learn then, for… {read more}
Taking a Moment To Pause and Appreciate Natural Beauty (Good For Kids And Mom)
We all have those days. The ones when our nerves seem to be on edge. When we feel overwhelmed by what is going on around us. When we know we need to take a moment to re-center but there are so many things to do that we have trouble making the time. At least I… {read more}
Help Your Kids Practice “Self-Confidence” Through Puppet Shows
Increasing self-confidence helps us learn how to see the world through our own eyes and live using on the wisdom we gather through experience. It reminds us not to base our self-worth or decisions on what we hear or see from others, but to honor our true selves within. In a world increasingly concerned with… {read more}
