Watching my son “teach” my daughter to clap. Then when she puts her hands together, he cheers for her like she has just won the gold metal! Observing my son “taking” care of my daughter, knowing that he loves her so much. When she is crying, he asks her “What is wrong? It’s ok I am right here!”. He always wants to make sure that … Continue reading Heartwarmer
The Penny Whistle Any Day Is a Holiday Book is a great book that has wonderful ideas for different days to celebrate with a party. With 24 different party themes one is able to host a party for even the smallest things like getting your braces off or loosing a tooth. All you have to do is grab the materials listed and have fun!Is there a … Continue reading Book Review: The Penny Whistle Any Day is a Holiday Party Book
I love hearing my husband sing to my son to help calm him down. Seeing my son take care of my daughter already, always wanting to make her pain go away. Ashley Continue reading Heartwarmer
Buy a puzzle and put the individual pieces in each egg. Number them so you know you have all the pieces. Buy each child a puzzle and put the individual pieces in the egg. Have the children sort which pieces go to each puzzle. Fill the eggs with the Alphabet, have the children put it them in order. For younger children, fill the eggs with … Continue reading Ideas for Stuffing Easter Eggs besides Candy
Family Volley has a great craft to make Easter Egg Garland with the plastic Easter Eggs. Please stop by and see a detail of how they made it! Photo by Family Volley Do you have a fun Easter Craft that you do every year? Please share! Ashley Myers Continue reading Kids Kornor: Easter Egg Garland
BE ACCEPTING. Not all of your friends are going to think and act the same as you. BE A GOOD LISTENER. Make sure to make eye contact and even respond to what they are saying. DON’T BE A SHOW OFF. Not everyone you meet will have the same interests or abilities so don’t rub it in. DON’T JUST USE YOUR FRIENDS. Don’t only want to … Continue reading Tips for Making and Keeping Friends
Seeing an older sibling comforting the younger one all on her own. Having an older sibling help the younger to learn new things. JN Continue reading Heartwarmer
This is a story I heard on the radio, I do not know if it is in fact true, but it makes a great example. A boy, 23, was working at a company that was going to lay people off at the end of 2012. He along with many others was doing everything he can to show the company that he was a team player. He … Continue reading Doing vs. Showing
I stumbled upon The Logan Family Blog, while on Pinterest, and just had to share her post about A Child’s Ten Commandments to Parents by Dr. Kevin Leman. 9. Please don’t be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids needs vacations from their parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, it’s a great way to show us kids that your marriage is … Continue reading A Child’s Ten Commandments to Parents Part 6
I stumbled upon The Logan Family Blog, while on Pinterest, and just had to share her post about A Child’s Ten Commandments to Parents by Dr. Kevin Leman. 7. Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail, so that I can learn from my mistakes. Then someday I’ll be prepared to make the kind of decisions life requires of … Continue reading A Child’s Ten Commandments to Parents Part 5
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 