Summer often proves to be a wonderful time of year to enjoy the sunshine and get outside, as well as to enjoy the time you have indoors on days when it’s not so sunny, but let's face it: school is barely over before you begin to hear the summer chorus. "I'm bored." On repeat all day long. So if you’re struggling to know exactly what to do with your kids to keep them active and engaged ...
Kids
5 Golden Rules To Keep Your Kids Safe When Playing Online Games
I'm going to date myself right here, but I remember the first time I ever had email. I had to go to the computer lab at Ole Miss to use it. Seriously. I can still hear the dial-up. It's hard to imagine life without the internet now though, and our kids have never known it. They are tech-savvy in a way we'll never be. But they are still kids. And there are dangers online, and as parents, ...
Parent Power: How To Help Your Child Thrive
From the moment your kids enter the world, you are hugely influential in their growth and development. Day in and day out, from the newborn bubble to the teenage years, children learn a vast range of skills from their parents. If you have kids, it’s natural to want to create the best possible environment for them to develop, learn, and thrive. So how can we, as parents, nurture and support our ...
How to Know if Your Little One is Ready for the Next Learning Adventure
A dear friend of mine whose oldest daughter is the same age as mine, has a preschooler. She is a beautiful, sweet surprise that has added so much to her family's lives. I count myself part of that family, and I can tell you: we all adore her. I watch her sweet mama do all the things mamas of littles do from day to day, and I can't help but think I don't have the energy for mothering small ones ...