There was once a little boy who didn’t do as he was told. He told lies, went places he wasn’t supposed to go, and did things that he was specifically told not to do. Sound familiar? I bet it does! All children test the rules and the boundaries they are given. But I’m not talking about… {read more}
Parenting
What to Know Before Planning a Road Trip with a Baby
Imagine you have been planning a road trip for weeks, maybe even months. You have researched the best route to take, the most relaxing places to stop over, and all the sights you want to see. It’s the day of departure. The bags are packed. The fuel tank is full. The hotel is booked. And the… {read more}
How to Teach Cooperation to Young Children
Learning to get along with others and work as a team is an essential skill for everyone to learn. The concept of “cooperation” is first learned through the family. The home is a place where everyone has a part to play. Kids can start by helping around the house, encouraging other family members, and seeing first-hand the importance of teamwork…. {read more}
5 Easy Ways to Integrate Learning into Roadtrips
Kids learn so much while traveling. They get to see new sights, talk to new people, learn about new subjects and practice a lot of life skills! If you are going to be on the road during the school term (or if you are taking an entire year off to travel, like us!) then you… {read more}
What To Pack in a Kid’s Travel Bag
We have done a heap of traveling with the kids. Both my husband’s family and my own family live overseas, so we take international flights regularly. And we are currently taking a year to travel around Australia in a camper trailer! (Read more about our adventure on this page.) In this post I will share the… {read more}
Dear Daughter: Appreciate the Season of Life You Are In
Dear Daughter, A couple weeks ago you turned 1 year old. On the days leading up to your birthday, I stayed up at night unable to stop thinking about it. How could my baby be one? How could I have three children beyond the baby stage? It just seemed unreal, impossible. Just over a year ago… {read more}
15 Reasons to Babywear
When my first son was about four months old, I asked everyone I knew which baby carrier I should get. I was desperate. He wouldn’t sleep and I read online that most – if not all – babies would be lulled to sleep while being worn in a baby carrier. I knew I had to… {read more}
30+ Gifts that Help Kids Build Character
I love to give gifts that help kids build character – there are so many awesome ways we can teach our kids about positive character traits and there are some amazing books, games, and other fun resources that can help. Here are some of the fabulous products I have featured on my blog’s resource section, plus… {read more}
