5 Memorial Day Facts You Need To Know

For many, knowledge of Memorial Day facts typically end at which month it is in, or at least, which season. Memorial Day falls on...

4 Things to Know About Having a Baby in Germany

I remember the day we got orders to Germany like it was yesterday. We were so excited, ready to continue our married adventure in...

10+ Fun Ideas for Memorable Birthday Party Alternatives

Every parent wants to make their child's birthday special. In the past, this has included celebrating with family and friends. The coronavirus has put...

5 Important Things I Learned Growing Up Military

The dandelion is the official flower of the military child because it can sprout anywhere, goes where the wind takes it, and adapts to...

4 Ways to Stage Your Home to Help Raise Independent Kids

As military families, many of us have been in homes that we wouldn't have chosen for ourselves. These homes may be way too small,...

Image Awareness in Two Year Old Development

Humans are hardwired to care about what other people think about us. It has been shown in study after study. It is deeply human...

Are You Ready To Teach Your Teen To Drive? Probably Not.

We all know the feeling of being a personal chauffeur for our kids. We drive them to practice, to friends' homes, the mall, ball...

15 Creative Chalk Art Activities for Kids

Who doesn’t love sidewalk chalk? There is something so fun about drawing pictures and writing messages all over your driveway and sidewalk. Not only...

Cloth Diapers: 7 things you absolutely must know!

Hearing the word cloth diapers can make a lot of people uneasy. With the majority of parents using disposable diapers, the thought of adding...

How To Cope With Anxiety Caused By The Coronavirus Outbreak –...

How are you coping with Coronavirus Outbreak?  If you are struggling, you are not alone.  This is not normal, and we all have to...

9 Tips and Tricks for WAHM’s

Jobs working from home for moms may sound absolutely delightful at first! You’d have all the time in the world to spend with your...

Journal Prompts for Kids Stuck at Home

The world has suddenly been turned upside down by COVID-19, or the coronavirus. Many of us are working from home and most of us...

Easy Prayers For Children To Learn

What could be more challenging for a parent than trying to teach the concept of God to a small child? How about finding easy...

How Being in a Foster Home Decreases a Child’s Chance of...

Every child deserves a safe and loving home. The goal of the foster care system is to help children in unsafe environments by placing...

Using A Simple Household Budget Template

A "financially fit" family uses a household budget template to track their expenses and income. Why? Well, to start, it's an easy way to...

5 Ways To Help Your Child Through Separation Anxiety

Even if you are a stay at home mom, the day will eventually come when you and your child will have to be separated...

5 Fun Facts About The History of St. Patrick And His...

"Ireland 'til the end of time!", or as you may know it, Éire go Brách! This common phrase is near and dear to those whose lineage...

10 Ideas of How to Limit Screen Time for Children

Many parents often wonder how to limit screen time for children. In today's day and age, children are exposed to many different types of...

Cultural Understanding: Teach Your Kids About the World Around Them

Our world is a big beautiful place full of diversity and it is important that as parents you teach your kids about the world...

Coronavirus Update: What You Need to Know

This week the CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) issued a situation update on the Coronavirus Disease 2019, also known as COVID-19....

3 Lesser-Known Facts About Easter

What is the significance of the Easter Bunny? Why does he leave eggs all over our yard and peeps in plastic grass inside the...

Amber Teething Necklaces: Do They Work and Are They Safe?

Natural parenting. It's what the 21st century is all about. Organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, cage-free chickens, and homeopathic pain remedies. None of...

How to Talk To Your Children About Death

Raising children often brings up topics that we as parents aren’t comfortable talking about. Topics ranging from embarrassing to difficult. From discussing how dad’s...

9 Reasons Why Camp Lincoln – Camp Lake Hubert is the...

In the northern part of Minnesota sits a large family-friendly resort that has become one of the staples for many families in the area...

Families Love Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert in Minnesota

Nestled into the woods of Northern Minnesota lies a dreamy and pristine resort. Grand View Lodge was established in 1916 and has become one...

Raising Kids With an Attitude of Gratitude

Most people associate gratitude with holidays such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. And those are both excellent times to reflect on everything we're grateful for....

Raising a Child with Special Needs

Being a mother is the most important job you will ever have. Whether you work outside of the home or are a full-time mom,...

What is 9 Month Sleep Regression?

Many new parents look forward to their little one growing older in hopes that it means better nighttime sleeping habits. Unfortunately, while babies may...

Is Your Child Ready to Sit in the Front Seat? Probably...

Picture this: you’re loading up kids into your awesome minivan, counting heads as they all leave the house and making sure the dog isn’t...

Why You Still Matter to Your Teenage Children

As they get older, it is easy to think that your teenage children would choose their friends over you in a heartbeat. And why...

How Fear Impacts Your Parenting Skills

Fear based parenting manifests itself differently depending on an individual's parenting skills and personality. It all depends on the types of fears most prominent...

Age Appropriate Chores For Toddlers

The first thing that comes to mind when adults think about chores is ‘work.’ Naturally, many are not so fond of doing chores because...

Cleaning with Kids: How to Clean With a “Velcro Baby”

Every mother simultaneously looks forward to and dreads the time when her child grows up and leaves the nest. It’s the cycle of life....

How Mind Wandering and Creativity Can Positively Impact Your Child

Typically, when you hear about kids with ADHD or even just kids with a tendency to daydream or let their mind wander, you most...

7 Ways to set your kids up for success

All parents want their kids to succeed. When you provide for your children, it is important to not only meet their living needs, but...