The last year has really flown by! Mid year I celebrated 5 years here at MomentsADay.com, and overall 2018 was a year of experimentation for me. I dabbled in quite a few new projects and learned a lot about where I’d like to go with my work in the future. As always, thanks for being a… {read more}
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How to Help Your Child Navigate a Sibling’s Illness and Other Hardships
This is a guest post written by The National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS). The NCCS is a not-for-profit organization providing support to families making their way through the daunting world of childhood cancer and survivorship. It can be difficult for children when their sibling is sick or when their family is going through a tough… {read more}
8 Easy Tips to Foster Independence in Young Children
This is guest post from Tanja Mcilroy of Empowered Parents. Parenting is all about raising children to be the best versions of themselves and going confidently into the world of adulthood. The early years are the best time to start teaching independence. Since children do what you do, not necessarily what you say, you are… {read more}
10 Ways to Help Children Develop A Strong Work Ethic
This is a guest post by Ron Stefanski, founder of JobsForTeensHQ.com A strong work ethic is one of the keys to a leading a successful adult life, and not just in the workplace! A well developed and healthy work ethic is a skill best learned in childhood and will serve a person throughout their entire adult life,… {read more}
Review: Be Mindful Activity Cards
We all need a bit more mindfulness in our lives, right?! Imagine having a set of colourful, inspiring cards to pick from, read from, and focus on each day/week at home with your kids. The beautiful “Be Mindful Activity Cards” were created by Stefanie Tocco, founder of Internal Beings which offers programs, workshops, and resources focussed on… {read more}
Positive Self-Talk Journal Free Printable
If you are looking for a way to encourage positive self-talk at home or school, check out this simple yet effective journal activity. The journal was made for children ages 7-11 years old in mind, however with some adult help even younger children could use it as well. I actually really enjoyed filling in the… {read more}
How to Become a More Active Family
This is a guest post written by Demmy James, a fitness professional who believes in motivating people towards their personal health and fitness goals. Via Unsplash When it comes to setting a good example for your children, starting with physical activity is integral. By instilling good exercise and activity habits in your kids at a… {read more}
“The Gems Within” Virtue Sensory Bin {Free Printables}
A few years ago Elaheh Bos and I published a book called Mason’s Greatest Gems which shares the story of a little boy who learns to use gems as an analogy for the virtues within us. Although Elaheh and I put together a printable activity pack to go with the book (you can find it here),… {read more}
