There’s a funny thing about kids’ birthday parties. You can spend three hours agonizing over the perfect dinosaur theme (let alone any theme to be honest), order custom balloons, match every napkin to the cupcake frosting, and still... It’s the moment someone accidentally trips into the gift table that gets talked about for months. While that sounds like a scene from a bad movie, some sort of ...
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Outdoor Photography: Capturing Candid Moments of Your Little Ones
You remember those moments, mud in their jeans, sunlight in their hair, and a laugh that bubbles up when no one is watching. Photographing children outdoors isn’t about perfect angles or flawless scenery. It’s about catching the small things that flash by. The secret is timing. Early morning or just before supper, when the sun is low and golden, is your best bet. The light flatters their skin, ...
5 Fun Ways to Jump-Start Early Literacy at Home
Early literacy doesn’t begin with a stack of books or perfectly recited ABCs—it begins with curiosity, sound, and meaningful connection. For parents looking to build strong reading foundations without turning their homes into mini classrooms, there’s good news: children learn best through engaging, hands-on experiences. Whether you’re working with a preschooler just discovering letters or a ...
Ideas For Quality Time With Your Family
As our kids have gotten older, it has become harder to have consistent quality time with our family. Sports and school schedules, summer jobs, and social activities keep our kids going from dawn to dusk. And we are still carting some of them from place to place, too. We run year 'round. Still, spending quality time with your family is vital in so many ways. It’s a way to grow a stronger bond ...