Forty Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Whole Family
December 20, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Christmas is just around the corner, so it’s time to make some cocoa, finish the shopping, and stuff the family’s stockings with goodies and games. Hanging stockings “by the chimney with care” has always been one of my favorite holiday traditions. Growing up,…
Ten Games to Play Without Anything
December 14, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Picture this: Your family is on a camping trip up in the mountains. Maybe you’re there to do some fishing or break out those new bird-watching binoculars you just got. The sun is shining, trees dot the landscape, and a mountain breeze blows…
Five Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
December 12, 2022
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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Unless you’re lucky enough to have sand and sun instead of snow, winter weather is officially in full swing! Frosted windows, bitter winds, and heavy blizzards mean much more time will be spent inside. And that’s a-okay! Children don’t need to run through…
Social-Emotional Skills List: How Parents Can Help
December 9, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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If there’s one thing I learned from teaching elementary school, it’s this: kids have a lot of emotions. My students felt everything. Their emotions ran the gamut from joy to anger and everywhere in between. It was fun to watch them experience happy…
20 Easy Homemade Christmas Gifts
December 6, 2022
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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Last-minute shopping and wrapping gifts in a frenzy are familiar faces as we head into the holiday season. But they don’t have to be! This year, why not give homemade gifts a try? Opting for DIY Christmas gifts can make your holiday more…
To Ski or Not to Ski: Winter Sports for Kids
December 2, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Ah, winter. There’s a chill in the air, snow blanketing the ground, and kids everywhere are strapping on skis or grabbing their favorite saucer sled. That’s right: it’s time for winter sports. Despite the frigid weather, winter is the perfect time to send…
Using Tech to Journal Your Family History
December 1, 2022
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Tiffany Tolman
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A few years ago, a friend mentioned some interesting findings he read in an article in the Washington Post entitled “Study: Teen’s knowledge of family history a sign of social-emotional health.” As the mom of four teens, I was intrigued enough to learn…
The Dangers of Clean Eating
November 22, 2022
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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If you spend any time browsing Instagram, reading magazine headlines in the grocery checkout line, or watching health documentaries on Netflix, you may have heard about the latest clean eating craze. While it may sound like a healthy alternative to fad diets, clean…