April is the Month of the Military Child and is the perfect time to celebrate our MilKids for rolling with the punches that military life brings. To celebrate, spend the day with …
Topic: Young Children
Actions Speak Louder than Words: Teaching Your Kids Not to Bully
When I had kids, it didn’t occur to me just how different they could be. I raised two boys–one outgoing and charismatic and the other socially awkward and difficult in a group. …
Five Reasons Why Military Kids Are Awesome
We love our kids and there are a thousand ways to count why we love them – from the cute way they wrinkle their nose when they are excited, to the great …
Keeping Kids on a Need-to-Know Basis
On a typically chaotic Monday morning, I watched my 3-year-old daughter spin in circles trying to catch her second coat sleeve before we could finally fumble out the door to school. Meanwhile, …
From Holidays to School Days: A Game Plan for Getting Back to a Routine
We started the first day of school in the fall with happy butterflies. Lunch boxes were packed with fresh produce and lovingly prepared sandwiches. The kids, mom and dad were all smiles. …
Soccer, Baseball, Dance Class — Oh, My!
There must be a perfect balance somewhere between an activity every night of the week and my children literally bouncing off the walls to release pent up energy. Unfortunately, I haven’t found …