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  • FUN Car-Ride Game!

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     Fun CAR RIDE game! Need to keep the kids quiet while waiting and don’t want to overload them with digital babysitters? TRY THIS FUN GAME INSTEAD. There are a million places when you need to “fill” the time with your kids. Most people say here’s your tablet or phone; play away! Tempting as it is,… Read more

  •  Super Fun Spring Activity That Your Kids Will Love!

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    Inexpensive, Easy & Fun!  When we adopted our two oldest children, they did not speak any English so I was always looking for ways to make activities enjoyable but also where they could learn something. One day I kind of stumbled into this fun activity as a way to include some fun outdoor time but… Read more

  • The Magic Cure For Stress.

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    What is The Stress Magic Cure? We all have those times.  Maybe it’s the pace you’re keeping and your depleted of energy, your immune system has taken a beating and you’re just feeling “off” and down. It could be that financial stress is weighing in, with the economy struggling, and many families are feeling the… Read more

  • Are Your Children Getting Enough Sleep?

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    How Much Sleep Do Your Kids (& You) Need? – and WHY. It seems common sense that we should ensure our children get the right amount of sleep, but how much and why? After reviewing academic studies and articles, it is clear that getting the right amount of quality sleep truly matters for school performance… Read more

  • Winter Blahs? Easy Solution, FREE Field Trip to Your Local Fire Station!

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    Whether you are a public school or homeschool family, field trips are a good way to break up the monotony of winter blues. They can also help broaden your children’s experiences beyond the classroom. This is also great for working parents because you are in the driver’s seat of choosing the date that works for… Read more

  • The Importance of Family Traditions.

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    As we’ve come off the Christmas season and are settling back into school, we parents must help our children with the transition. It’s hard not to be a little down about no more sleeping in on school breaks. As I think back to my childhood, I am reminded how my mom always mentioned something we… Read more

  • 3 Keys to Survive the Chaotic Toddler-Pre-K Years

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    I grew up always looking forward to being a wife and mom.  It is how God made me, and though I am an attorney, my family is my priority. Like many of you, we struggled with getting pregnant. We adopted our first two children and loved them deeply, but I still felt called to experience… Read more

  • Boost Your Family’s Immunity

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    Boost Your Family’s Immunity In our fast-paced world, sometimes it pays to slow down and make homemade chicken soup like families used to do, and science backs this. We’ve likely all heard the advice to make your family chicken noodle soup when they aren’t feeling well, but what you may not know is that it… Read more

  • 3 Fun Ways to Teach Your Children About Animals

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    Busy parents, Here is a Great Learning Solution. We all want to help support our children in their education, but life can get busy and hectic.  Thankfully, there is a learning website that’s FREE and your family can peek in on animals in the wild from the safety of your home computer or phone.  It’s… Read more

  • How to INCREASE your child’s INTELLIGENCE

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    Yes! Reading Aloud Enhances Intelligence! – EVEN UP THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES. Most people recognize that reading to very young children is valuable, but did you know there are scientific studies that back up reading aloud, even throughout the middle school grades? As an elementary teacher, I saw firsthand the importance of reading aloud to… Read more