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Connecting with your kids only gets harder as they get older. Here are 3 ways to connect with your children individually.

3 ways to connect with your kids individually

Every day I do these 5 things to connect with my kids...

5 things I do every day to connect with my kids

This simple activity will build connection between you and your child and will leave a lasting impression.

Love Notes make a difference

A summer scavenger hunt is the perfect way to welcome summer for your kids! Here's how you can decide what you need and how to set it up.

Welcome summer with a Summer Scavenger Hunt!

Add a fun twist to a birthday by sending your child on a birthday scavenger hunt! Here's a premade one to get you started.

Make birthdays an adventure with a scavenger hunt

Add a fun twist to an egg hunt and make it a great collaborative experience.

A collaborative twist on an egg hunt

Journaling with your child gives them a safe place to share what’s on their mind and in their heart. You can begin this with toddlers and continue through the teen years. Here’s how.

How to journal with your child to foster a deeper connection

We did a family baking challenge and I officially think our kids know more about baking than I do.

Family baking challenge

Our newest tool in our toolbox for dealing with big emotions is hugging. How long do you think you hug someone? Did you know that hugging can make you feel better?

Hugging it out is the best offense and our favorite way of dealing with big emotions

Kids have an easier time appreciating things than they do other family members. This activity will help them to see the good in others and feel pride when they see what others see in them.

Teaching kids to show appreciation for family

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Kristina Grum is a Certified Parent Educator who has over a decade of experience working with children, including being a classroom teacher. She currently teaches parenting classes in her local area and writes about shifting parenthood from barely surviving to thriving. Read More…

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