I am sorry. Sometimes we force our children to say or show sentiments that they do not feel. Our own actions and how we use our words make a big difference in how our children act and use theirs. This…
Are we teaching our kids to devalue the things that matter most?
I love you. I am sorry. I promise. I am assuming we can all agree that these things matter. Of course they do, right? Yet as adults we often make children say or show these things with little regard to…
Not all toys are created equal – Which are the best bang for your buck?
As with most any category that we lump a whole bunch of any one thing into, toys are no exception. Not all toys are created equal. I wish I had realized that better when my kids were growing up, but…
Allowance: To pay, or not to pay, that is the question.
Allowance, and the two dollars in a card from Great Grandma for the lesser celebrated holidays (i.e. Valentine’s Day), are usually a kid’s first foray into money. Assuming they get either. Growing up, my sister, brother and I never…
The complex and confusing phenomenon of… The Daughter Attitude…
I am aware that having an attitude is not gender specific. It is also not age specific, but I am only going to be talking about preteen and teenaged daughters. While it may seem that I am generalizing and stereotyping…
Looking for a fun family game?
As with everything else in 2020, Halloween is bound to look a bit different this year. For those of you looking for a COVID friendly Halloween activity for your family, here’s what mine is doing… *This post contains affiliate links….