I have always loved collecting inspirational quotes. I like to put them up around my house, read them in articles, write them in cards, use them in presentations, and the list goes on. Kindness is one of the foundational qualities I want to help my children develop. From being kind to the insects in the… {read more}
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How to Talk to Children about Mental Illness
This is a guest post by Dr. Dawn Brown Psych MD. Even as an adult, conversations about mental illness are tough. For kids, mental illness can be completely bewildering, especially if they’re watching someone they love walk through it or experiencing it themselves. As a parent, your instinct may be to protect your child from… {read more}
5 Activities to Help Children Develop Emotional Control
Recently in our house we have been working on becoming aware of our emotions and choosing to handle them in a positive manner. It’s a lifelong journey, to say the least… and I have to admit that I am getting as much out of exploring these subjects as my kids. But little by little the… {read more}
7 Personal Gifts for Mama Friends
Do you love to give gifts? I do! It’s so fun to pick out a gift you know a friend will adore and give it, especially when they are least expecting something. Unfortunately as a busy mother of three, I don’t always have time to figure out the perfect gift. I’ve ended up giving less-than-perfect… {read more}
DIY Lift-the-Flap Manners Book for Toddlers
Over the years our family has made a lot of booklets and crafts to learn about various character traits. This was one of my oldest son’s favourites when he was around 2 years old. I made this “Learning about Gentleness” book because, like many parents of toddlers, I was finding myself talking a lot about… {read more}
Storybooks that Build Character + Printable Activity Pages
Storytelling is a part of human nature. It is a way of communication and of sharing what is important to us. Ever since the beginning of time, communities and cultures around the world have told stories to explain human life, relationships, the unknown, and to pass on their own history. Storybooks can provide not only… {read more}
Annual Report for MomentsADay.com During 2018
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}
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}
