Six Reasons to Teach Your Kids How to Garden and Love It
April 1, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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All of my favorite memories take place in the great outdoors. Whether it be trekking on a family hike in the mountains or relaxing on the porch with a cool glass of lemonade, there’s nothing I love more than being outside. One of…
How (and Why!) to Keep in Touch With Your Extended Family
March 25, 2022
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Sarah Steeby
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Family. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em, right? I’m only joking, but sometimes it can feel this way! If you have ever found yourself asking “How important is it to have contact with your extended family?” Here’s the answer: it’s very…
Pros and Cons of Homeschooling (Former Teacher Edition)
March 24, 2022
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Tiffany Thomas
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Many parents find themselves having to decide whether or not to homeschool their children. This conversation has become more frequent in light of the pandemic over the last two years, as well as changes in society over the last few decades. Before having…
How Do You Teach Children Civic Responsibility?
March 16, 2022
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Sarah Steeby
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An important part of being a good citizen is being civically involved. Parents can help positively impact our divisive world by encouraging children to become civically engaged. How do you teach children civic responsibility? There are a lot of ways, and you can…
Read a Good Book Lately? Here’s What We’re Reading
March 4, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Is there anything better than a good book? Reading is one of the best ways to spend your free time, no matter your age. Picking up a book has a plethora of benefits for kids: reduced stress, improved brain connectivity, expanded vocabulary, and…
How Do You Teach Children About Healthy Boundaries?
February 28, 2022
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Kirie Plante
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Maybe there’s an uncle that’s harder to get along with, cousins who fight, or a kid with food allergies. Having a good relationship with our extended families is something we all strive for, but there are times when that can be difficult even…
5 Ways Spending Winter Outdoors Benefits Kids’ Wellbeing
February 25, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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My favorite part of teaching elementary school was recess duty. The kids were masters at finding fun ways to entertain themselves, whether that meant getting a pick-up soccer game going or playing Godzilla and destroying their finely crafted cities in the sandbox. As…
Creating a Weekly Family Fun Night to Beat the Winter Blahs
February 18, 2022
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Jennifer Johnson
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If you’re anything like me, it’s the middle of February, and you’re getting tired of bundling up every time you go outside only to still have the cold air bite your face. It’s hard to spend much time outside with your kids, which…