Last month my mom was in the hospital for a couple weeks for a surgery. Because I live across the world (we are in Australia; whereas the rest of my family is in the USA) I unfortunately could not be there. I wanted, however, to do something that would cheer my mom up and let… {read more}
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10 Things Dad Can Do To Give Mom A Break
Just a little disclaimer before you read: I know there are lots of stereotypes here… you may or may not relate 😉 Dear Dads, I know you may know this already, but a mother’s work is never done. Much of her work you will never see, unless you stay home all week to watch. See… {read more}
Free Printable: Tips + Activities for Getting Started with Character Building at Home
It has been close to 3 months since I launched Moments A Day. How time does fly! If you have been following for a while you may know that I started this website with a challenge for myself: to do a hands-on character building activity with my kids every day. I have invited everyone to… {read more}
The Greatest Lesson I Have Learned From Motherhood
Last week I asked on my Facebook page, “What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a mom?” I could relate to all the responses. Here were some of the answers: “If you don’t expect perfection from your children, don’t expect it from yourself.” “My children are a reflection of who I am…. {read more}
Teaching Kids To Care For Animals
Last month I shared a simple activity where my son created a “habitat” for his favorite toy snake (see that post here) and since then I have been on the lookout for other hands-on activities we could do to learn more about caring for animals. So far we have mostly been reading books and watching… {read more}
15 Ways To Give Your Child The “Gift of Giving” On Their Birthday
Birthdays are such a fun time to celebrate our children and show them how much we love them. It is always a memorable occasion to gather with family and friends, thinking back on the day your child was born and reflecting on how much they have grown over the past year. However I want to… {read more}
DIY Multicultural Banner: Help Kids Appreciate Diversity
If you are looking for a way to instill love for the world into your children, you may like this simple idea of creating your own multicultural banner. I shared how we made ours over at Kid World Citizen, one of my favorite websites for finding materials to teach kids about the world. We are… {read more}
10 Life Lessons For Kids
I have been thinking a lot about what I want to teach my kids and what I want them to learn in life. There are so many important life lessons but these are the top 10 I am focusing on now, with simple ideas on how how to encourage them in daily life. 1. You… {read more}
