What if your child could write a positive poem about him/herself easily? Using the format below, they can!
My sixth grade daughter shared a poem with me that she had written. I couldn’t believe how great the poem was! I asked what gave her the inspiration to write the poem and she told me it was a [...]
Isn’t it amazing how our perspective of life can differ so greatly from our children’s perspective? I was fortunate enough to have this piece sent to me and I want to share it.
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing [...]
Does your child need a boost in being positive? Here are 10 examples of very simple affirmations your child can read and then repeat daily. If getting your child to read affirmations isn’t realistic, here are some other ideas you can implement.
Print affirmations out individually and tape them to a mirror that your child [...]
Since Halloween is coming soon, I thought I would post some basic safety tips.
Costume Safety
Choose a costume that is a safe length so tripping will not occur.
Be sure to have an adequate size of eye opening if your child is wearing a mask. Non-toxic and hypoallergenic make up is a better choice than a [...]
Looking for some positive words to use on your children when looking over tests and school assignments for the upcoming year? I put together a list because I think it’s fun to use different expressions when complementing children on a job done well. Here they are:
A+ student
Brainy
Bravo
Bright
Capable
Clever
Creative
Efficient
Glowing with knowledge
Honorable
Imaginative
Intellectual
Intelligent
Knowledgeable
Noteworthy
On the ball
On your toes
Picture Perfect
Quick
Resourceful
Right On
Shining Star
Study Bug
Top [...]
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Have you ever taken your children rock hounding? Most children are fascinated with rocks.
Rock hounding is a great way to spend the day with your family. What makes it even better is that it is free and entertaining. If you don’t know where to go in your area, you will probably have some luck [...]
Want a fun learning idea? Choose table topics that are fun and interesting.
Here’s a great idea to keep your children learning throughout the year and it’s a fantastic way to keep the knowledge fresh your children’s minds during the summer break.
Pick a meal of the day that you are most likely to sit with your [...]
Since the kids are home for the summer and you have more meals to plan, I thought I would share a website that may make your planning a bit easier. The website is www.raisingcreativechildren.com and on this website you will find 5 weekly menus. The menus are healthy and they include snacks. MENU LINK
You may want to [...]
This is a huge THANK YOU for everyone who reads this blog. Without people visiting, I would not have any purpose to post. I really love to write about kids and family as that is what is closest to my heart.
I will be adding some more great posts on the outdoors and summer time for [...]
It’s time for camping fever! The weather is great and the kids are out of school.
If camping is on the agenda, then camping safety is a priority. Here are some camping safety tips that I have put together.
Plan to get to your campsite when it is light.
When picking a site, check around for broken glass [...]
