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Be the village you want to live in. Accept help when you need it and give it when you can.

Be the village

It's hard for kids to get outside in the cold winter months. Here's the one thing we do to help them burn off their energy.

How we burn off energy in the cold winter months

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

Gift giving holidays can be stressful. Here are some ways to work with your child before, during, and after gift giving disappointment.

Helping your child with gift giving disappointment: before, during, and after

Christmas morning can be a blur if we let it. We use these tips to intentionally slow it down so it can be enjoyed by everyone.

Slowing down Christmas morning

Advent boxes are a fun way to get kids excited about the season of Advent. They're filled with a fun, necessity, and tradition.

Advent boxes – a Christmas tradition

Spreading some fall joy with Random Acts of Kindness

We're moving! We're not yet sure of where or how but we've made the decision. Follow us on our journey!

On the move

Want to get your kids to pack their own lunch? Teach them how to! It's empowering for them and they'll take ownership in it.

Teaching kids to pack their own school lunch

Febreze In-Wash #BacktoStink Giveaway

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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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