My friend Samantha told me something years ago, and it has stuck with me ever since. I now tell parents this tip to help them have their kids turn off electronics without an argument. It works in so many areas: screentime, switching Read More
A morning routine when you’re home all day
Life looks a lot different right now. All six of us are home all day long. Work and school are done from home these days. Having a morning routine makes all of the difference in the day! How To Have A Morning Routine That Makes The Whole Day Read More
Pumpkin Pie Play Dough Recipe – Smells Amazing!
Are you ready for fall? This Pumpkin Play Dough smells amazing. It reminds me of the smell outside when you are cooking Thanksgiving dinner on a cool fall day! I decided that I had to experiment at home to find a non-stick slime or a playdough Read More
Meaningful Gifts for your parents
Do you need meaningful gift ideas for your parents? Do you ever feel stumped when looking for Gifts for your parents, the kids' Grandparents, who already have everything that they need? It's so hard because you know that they can order whatever Read More
How I taught our kids to love reading
It was about six years ago when I noticed that our son, who was a good reader, didn’t enjoy it. He knew his sight words, he did well with comprehension, his fluency was great, yet he didn't WANT to read. I, on the other hand, love Read More
10 simple homemade juice recipes for beginners
These 10 simple homemade juice recipes will have you on the road to better health and eating clean, whole foods for you and your children. This post contains affiliate links. Our kids LOVE to make juice! (ps- this is the juicer that we Read More
How to play with your kids – find out why and how
"HOW TO PLAY WITH YOUR KIDS" was originally posted on Your Modern Family in April 2013, but it is back today to serve as a great reminder for all of us… It is important to understand how to play with your kids and to learn why play is so Read More
Slow Cooker Tuscan Beef Stew
Today I wanted to share this Slow Cooker Tuscan Beef Stew because it is a family favorite. While I love any good slow-cooker meal, this one takes the cake! This slow cooker beef stew recipe was given to me by Mickey's Read More
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza – Card Games for Kids
Have you heard of Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza yet? If not, you're in for a treat! I love playing card games with the kids... and this one makes the top of our list. It's even become one of my go-to non-toy gift ideas Read More
How to Create Intentional Play Moments
“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein What a great quote to remember right now, as we are navigating uncharted waters as far as education and socialization are concerned. Lucky for your children... they Read More
Maple Bacon Pumpkin Pancakes
These Maple Bacon Pumpkin Pancakes are sure to become your favorite fall recipe! Easy and quick to make, these Maple Bacon Pumpkin Pancakes are perfect any time of the day, especially for a fast and delicious weekday dinner! Read More
20+ Pumpkin Recipes
I don't know what it is about Pumpkin Recipes that make me smile, but they do (even these pumpkin pancakes are a huge hit in our house). Maybe it is all of those warm scarves, comfy jeans, adorable boots, and snuggling with the kids under a Read More
15 Homework Organization and Art Display Ideas
School may be different this year, and if we're not ready or organized, things can quickly become chaotic. Papers, homework, and artwork everywhere! Luckily, we've put together some clever homework organization ideas as well as a cute Read More
Preschool Lesson Plan in Five Minutes
If you have five minutes to spare, you can teach a preschool lesson to your child! There are so many times during the day when we have a few spare minutes... enough time to grab a preschool lesson plan & teach our children Read More
2020 Back to school Trends (& back to the ’90’s)
It's that time of year again... back to school shopping. I can tell you that no matter where your kids are going to school (online or in-person), they will still want to be dressed in a way that reflects their personality. Comfy, Read More
Kids 4 and Under: The Best Disney World attractions
Even when travel is limited, planning a trip to Walt Disney World will put a smile on anyone's face! We've been to Disney many times since our children were born, starting with the ages of our kids 4 and under. We love Disney, and our kids Read More
Things no one tells you about parenting a teenage boy
THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT PARENTING A TEENAGE BOY Raising our four children, including raising a teenage son, is the joy of my life. We have three boys and one little girl. Our daughter is young and we have not reached the "pre-teen" Read More
Age Appropriate Chores for Young Children through Teenagers
Age-appropriate chores for young children (and older children) are so important - with or without a chore chart! They help raise children that work hard and are not spoiled. It's the reason that we use these Chore Cards (swap chores for Read More
Kindergarten Sight Words and How to Teach Them
If you've got a child in kindergarten, you'll want to get familiar with kindergarten sight words and learn the best way to teach sight words to your child. As a child play therapist and teacher, I understand how important it is to understand what Read More
DIY Murphy bed for under $150 – with video & plans
Murphy Bed Plans are easier to follow than most people think. Have you had your eye on a Queen Murphy Bed or a Murphy Bed Kit? Now you can make your own without a store-bought Murphy Bed Kit. A wall bed is a great way to free Read More
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