Over the past few months I have been slowly trying to simplify our living space. This has not only been an amazing exercise to help me really think about what we have and why we have it… but it has also reduced the stress and anxiety I feel around our living space and regarding housework…. {read more}
My Printables
Free Ebook: Games for Preschoolers
I am so excited that my first ebook 30 Cooperative Games for Preschoolers is now available! And it’s FREE! All of the games in the book require the children to play with each other without competition as a goal. They are simple, easy to follow, and fun! Great for classrooms, playgroups, or with siblings at… {read more}
Mealtime Moments: Printable Activity Cards to Build Character at the Table
Mealtime Moments is a set of 30 printable activity cards for building character over a family meal. All you will need to follow the activities is what you will already have at the table! (Some activities require some food or a utensil, for example.) Each card offers a simple activity which focuses on exploring one… {read more}
Free Character Building Worksheets (For Parents and Children)
Have you ever wondered what it means to “build character”? To me, building character means developing positive qualities and learning to work through problems. It also means accepting ourselves and growing from vulnerabilities, becoming aware of our own inner state and mentally strong enough to work through tough or emotionally draining situations. Some examples of… {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}
Create Your Own Kindness Corner: A Fun Way To Foster A Loving and Helpful Family Culture
Today I am proud to be contributing to the fabulous Kids for Kindness series in which Lauren from Tutus & Tea Parties challenges families to do an act of kindness each week which is do-able and fun. Go here to check out this lovely series of posts – there are many creative and inspiring ideas… {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}
