If you would ask your children, “What do you remember most about Thanksgiving?” what might they sa y? Was it the food? Or, gathering together as a family? What is it that you would like for them to remember? Setting the example to have a positive, thankful attitude has been shown to give us multiple benefits […]
Making the most of family fun
Summer is usually a time for a change in routine for families that allows a little more time together to do the things we enjoy the most. Talk with your family about what they enjoy most about the summer and what things you want to do before school begins again. Even for those of […]
When is your next Vacation?
I just returned from a few days of vacation. I loved just being able to work at home getting some things done that I’ve neglected, like painting the house, mulching the flower beds, planting the garden and attending a wedding and a couple of out of state graduations. Was it relaxing? You bet. Am I […]
Eat Together
For over a decade CASA Columbia has been promoting the benefits of frequent dinners by celebrating Family Day on the third Monday of September. The family dinner table (or breakfast or lunch) offers a great opportunity for parental engagement on a daily basis. Research that shows youth who eat regular meals with their families are […]
Make someone happy, Smile
When we think of acts of kindness, they can be very simple things like holding the door for someone or letting them go ahead of you in line at the store. But they can also be things that take time, energy and effort to plan and execute, but ultimately, they make us smile. According to […]
Why Should You Read to Your Young Children?
A recent survey from the non-profit group Reading is Fundamental found that only one-third of parents read at bedtime to their young children. While over 85% of parents report reading some of the time, 50% said that their children spent most of their time watching TV or playing video games. Why should it concern us […]