For many people, their childhood memories are filled with visits to Grandparents, letters to Santa, and their favorite toys. They can probably describe the smell of Mom’s baking. And pinpoint when the snow fell heavy, blanketing the streets like a magical wonderland. But for others, the darkness of childhood trauma overshadows these beautiful memories. And … Read more
There are few greater commitments in life than having children. Even with a loving partner by your side, the journey from a continuously crying baby to a stamping toddler and inevitably, hormonal teenager, is tough! But when that relationship falls apart and you’re left trying to wade through a stormy separation, the weight of parenthood … Read more
Teaching kids about essential concepts like gratitude is hard. Most parents would agree that teaching kids how to behave in civil society can be a battle of wills or go in one ear and out of the other. So, in today’s post, we’ve got some gratitude quotes for kids to help show them how important … Read more
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” ~ Source Unknown Although I’d be lying if I said I didn’t picture Jack Nicholson in The Shining every time I hear this phrase. Classic. When I think about hobbies for kids, I remember picking flowers and leaves and collecting stones and other interesting objects … Read more
Wanting to do a kindness challenge, but don’t know where to begin? We can get you started! If there is one very important value that people ought to learn, it’s kindness. Being kind is not just about helping other people. It’s also about helping yourself become a better person—it’s about doing something that can make … Read more
Looking for a creative and exciting way to relieve your kids’ stress and anxiety? You probably already know that coloring is a recommended activity for stress relief. Many experts claim that it has therapeutic benefits for your mental, emotional, and physical health. Coloring is a great way to increase your happiness, and it’s equally beneficial … Read more
As parents and carers, we spend a lot of time trying to instill good habits into our kids. Gentle reminders to say please and thank you, to not interrupt, and to keep their elbows off the table at dinner are important life skills. These small people rely entirely on our say-so, on our knowledge of … Read more
If your mom’s behavior made you comb the internet for toxic mother signs, then the situation must be dire. The truth of the matter is, a toxic person can make your life a lot more stressful, whether it’s your mother or not. You may love your mother dearly, but can no longer tolerate her harmful behaviors. I … Read more
According to author Elizabeth Stone, a child is a mother’s heart walking around outside her body. There can be nothing worse than when that little piece of your heart starts to turn against you. How do you handle it when your daughter blames you for everything? Learning how to handle daughters who blame their mothers … Read more
Looking for minimalist toys that your children can play with, but without the hassle? Playtime is fun—until you get to the good part. Indeed, we’re talking about when you actually need to clean up and fix the kids’ toys. It’s already so hard to declutter the adult stuff. Hence, it’s a good thing that minimalist … Read more