I've been in a few group conversations where moms sheepishly, almost shamefully admitted to it. "Well, yes. Sometimes I let my kids play video games." As if they had handed their 6 year old a running circular saw or a sippy cup filled with antifreeze. Please. … [Read more...]
40 Mealtime Conversation Starters {w/Free Printable}
The statistics all say the same thing: When families eat more meals together, children tend to be healthier, do better in school, have better self-esteem, and avoid risky behaviors more often than their peers. Now I don't think all those good things come from the meals together so much … [Read more...]
A Guide to Nature Hiking with Kids
So what's the difference between a nature hike and a nature walk? Some will try to argue that a hike is more strenuous than a mere walk, but I'm curious where the threshold between the two really lies and at exactly what point a stroll crosses from one to the other. I'm pretty … [Read more...]
