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When They Don’t Make the Team
Being part of a team is a great experience for kids and helps them build social skills, make friends and build confidence. However, when your child tries out for the […]
Hunting for Gems at Gaumer’s Mineral and Mining Museum with the Treasured Gaumer Family
Has your child’s rock collection taken over their room? Have you been tempted to thin it out or make it disappear completely when they are asleep or at school? Children […]
The Community Within: Nurturing Your Child’s Microbiome for Optimal Health
What is the microbiome and why is it important? The microbiome is the community of microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi and other organisms) that live within and on our bodies in […]
How to Turn Time Wasters into an Opportunity for Mindfulness
As I approach yet another bright red traffic light, I can feel my heart begin to pound and irritability surge through my veins. These traffic lights are always getting in […]
Calming the Butterflies
Your child may feel “butterflies in their tummy” if they have a big event coming up such as an important test, a piano recital or even the first day of […]
How to Create Lasting Bonds with Grandparents through Books
Finding time to bond with your grandchildren can be challenging, especially if you live far away. That’s why I’ve made it a point to make the most of our special […]
Important Things to Teach Your Child About Money
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.” “Another day, another dollar.” “You get what you pay for.” “Money makes the world go ‘round.” These common sayings can be confusing for children. It’s […]
Three to Six in Fourteen Weeks
One year ago we were an average family. We had three children ages 8, 6 and 2 and we were busy with the average family things like dance lessons, scouts, […]
How to Foster a Love of Early Literacy in Your Young Child
One of my most treasured photos from my childhood is of me sitting on my father’s lap as he was reading a book on geology. He was not reading to […]
What to say and do (and what NOT to say and do) for someone experiencing grief
According to Jen Nilsson on her blog about grief, “Lens of Jen,” the single best thing you can do when offering comfort is to SHOW UP. “Whatever you do,” Jen says, […]
Taking a Bite out of the Sandwich Generation
You may have heard of the Sandwich Generation, but you may be wondering what it is and if you are a part of it. Simply put, those in the Sandwich […]
Follow the Leader: 9 Ways to Instill Leadership Qualities in Children
Children who have well developed leadership skills are more confident, responsible and push themselves to their full potential. Leadership helps them develop better and more creative coping skills when it […]
