Managing the Mess vs. Kickin’ it with the Kids

To Do List or Kids

 by Ashley Gardner There's always so much to do!  So much, in fact that we turn into efficient entities and forget that it's okay to play, sit, and occasionally relax!  So where's the line?  Let's grab our magnifying glasses and find it!  (And I am totally “preaching to the choir”!) Is it time for a break?  When in “work-mode”, it's easy to lose track of time. Suddenly you've … [Read more...]

11 Fun Activities to Do With Your Kids

Things to Do With Kids Edit

By Belinda Willmoth Alrighty folks!  'Tis the season for kids to come home from school and moms and dads to wonder what to do with all the extra time and energy suddenly on their hands!  I've put together a few easy and inexpensive ideas for keeping the kids busy until the school bell rings once again. Go to the library and let them pick out 5-10 books. Of course, they will have new … [Read more...]

Kids…Please Go to Sleep!

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Aside from a visit to the doctor, the least favorite thing for our kids, whether two months or 12 years, seems to be bedtime. They just don't like to sleep, even when they really, really need it. The thing is, kids are born not knowing the proper way to sleep and they have to be taught by mom and dad. This isn’t just for the sake of the parents' sleep, but also for the sake of the child's … [Read more...]