It’s a new year!, now is a great time to revisit, reconsider, revamp and sweeten the pot on the traditions and resolutions we hold near and dear to us. Nothing says “I love you” and…
Parenting
Thanksgiving Traditions: 10 Ways Americans Make Memories and Give Thanks
Written by Camille Lucy Each year, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November. Many families still follow traditions that stem from the very first Thanksgiving, but others have created their own! Here are…
5 Back to School Lessons Your Kids Need to Learn This Year
Written by: Nancy Jergins Well, I finally got my son his own alarm clock. He doesn’t have a phone so, up until now, I’ve had the pleasure of waking him every morning. And when I…
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Your Kid’s Friend (Yet)
Source: Family First I admit it. I’ve slipped up and called my daughter by my sister’s name once or twice. My daughter may only be 12, but we’re almost the same height and some of my…
Back to School – 8 Ways to Get Organized
Source: Family First When we had to start crisis-schooling due to COVID-19, it quickly became clear that organization can be the difference between success and chaos. What lessons can we apply to the start of a…
Helping Children Survive the Aftermath
When tragedy strikes, it can be difficult to process, especially for children because they rely on the support of parents, teachers and caregivers to help them deal with their emotions during and after traumatic events….