Navigating the world of anime movies can be difficult for parents when they aren’t familiar with the genre. This is one of many posts that you can use as a guide so you can enjoy many of the films from Studio Ghibli with your children. Today we present, My Neighbor Totoro. As always, use your own …
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April showers bring May flowers. At least that is what they say, so this could be a rainy month. I am not sure how your forecast looks but I see 6 days of potential rain in the next 15. This is also typically the month for spring break and Easter. It is also probably the beginning …
February is the month of love and there are easy ways to shower love on your family as we celebrate Valentines Day. Even beyond Valentines Day, there are so many other great ways to connect as a family this month. The seasonal qualities of February are similar to the ones that made January so special: It’s dark. It’s …
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January is a great time to connect with your kids. Ok. So anytime is a great time to connect with your kids, but January has a few unique qualities that you can take advantage of right now. It’s dark. It’s cold. And sometimes, if you are lucky, it is white. All of these qualities make …
Our family began a simple tradition many years ago that has had an incredibly positive impact on our dinner conversation. We stopped asking our kids how their day was or what they did that day. Instead, we asked two simple questions: What was the highlight of your day? (or what was your favorite part of …
Conversation Starters for Families to use All Year Long Read More »
It’s that time of year when we say goodbye to the current year and usher in a new one. It’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on the change: What did I love about 2017? What am I looking forward to in 2018? Who am I now? Who do I hope to be? It’s …
{This post was originally published in May 2014 on my former blog.} Dear Children, Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. It is a designated day for you to thank me. And you will. Your eager hearts will write notes and thank-you’s while pampering me throughout the day. I will enjoy every minute of your outpouring of love. …
