Spring is finally here!! The colors of the flowers, the songs of the birds and the budding of the trees all show me that new life has begun! When we think of spring activities there’s lots of activities that parents and caregivers can do with children outside, think of it as nature’s classroom. Whether you […]
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Money Matters in Relationships
According to a recent study released by the National Endowment for Financial Education three in 10 Americans say they have lied to their partner about financial matters. This dishonesty can range from lying about small purchases to having secret bank accounts. However little or small, financial matters are of critical importance to a relationship. Taking […]
Traditions to Treasure
It’s about now that many of us are taking a look at our lists, and checking them twice. How are we ever going to get everything done so that we meet the expectations and not work around the clock? If you really want to know what is important, ask the children what things they look […]
Thankful for the Memories
Here it is, November and the holidays are just around the corner! I love the fall and the colors that it brings along with the special events that bring families together. As your family is gathering with friends or extended family, think about the traditions or rituals you are celebrating. It’s the things that “you […]
Take Time for Your Marriage
This fall, there will be many people who will celebrate the year of “firsts”. First child off to pre-school or kindergarten, first child on a sports team or band, first or last child off to college, first marriage, first grandchild and the list could go on. You can fill in the blank with whatever new […]
The Morning Rush
It’s that time of year when we are looking out our windows to see the yellow buses transporting precious cargo to local schools. However excited they are to begin school, there is always the change in schedule which may cause a little stress in the morning. Time management experts suggest that if we take the […]