Do you have a close knit family? Would you like your kids to be close to each other, and to you, throughout their lives? Family bonding activities create the environment for a close knit family. These 3 fun ways to improve family bonding are just right for you. So...
Do you struggle knowing how much time to allow your kids on screens? You hear the research that kids are supposed to be outside playing and to stay away from devices. Yet, how do you balance both screen time and outdoor time? I have totally...
We hear it all the time. People will say, “When I was a kid, we spent every waking minute outside playing with our friends. Kids these days just sit in front of a screen!" Are you tired of hearing that? But deep inside you know that being outside is good for your...
What is it about nature that calms us? How are nature and mental health related? Nature makes our mind be at rest and our bodies relax. You've experienced it when you are out for a walk, or relaxing at a beach. It really is true that nature helps our mental health....
A book review. You just want your kids to be happy, right? Parents everywhere want happy kids. It's pure joy to watch your children laugh, play and enjoy life. One sure way to reach the "happy kids" goal is to read the new book Finding Ecohappiness by Sandi Schwartz,...
Guest post by Sandi Schwartz Art may seem like just a fun way to keep kids busy, but it has so many remarkable benefits including helping them feel more relaxed. Creativity provides a healthy outlet for children to express and cope with their emotions in a safe, calm...
Help your kids to cope Self-care is so important in life. Teaching children the importance of self-care should be a priority as parents. Brain Breaks work for children! Do you know how to provide self-care for your child using Brain Breaks? When children are given...
Spending time together is a gift. Do you want to give a unique gift, or provide a different experience for your family? Experience gifts do just that. They provide family time using different experiences for everyone. Some of these are in person and other experiences...
Great skills for everyone. Kindness is an important trait that is seen in many ways. An act of kindness can transform someone’s day. Kindness spreads like confetti - when one person shows it that person is more apt to share it with others. Kindness connects us...
Give it a try today! Parenting experts agree that spending One-on-One time with your children is beneficial. It doesn’t matter what parenting style you use, adding one-on-one time improves your parenting effectiveness and builds strong family ties. So what exactly is...