Make Summer Learning Fun

Jun 30, 2017 | Back Talk, Education

by Christa Melnyk Hines Wondering how to help your child retain reading, writing and math skills that he or she gained over the school year this summer without making it feel like work? Weave learning into daily errands and interactive activities found in your own...

Celebrating Dads

Jun 1, 2017 | Back Talk

By Pam Molnar We have all seen the professional athlete, who after spending thousands of hours of practice as a kid in the backyard with his dad, says “Hi Mom” to the camera while being interviewed on TV. For years, fathers have taken a backseat to their female...

Mother’s Day Juggling Act

May 4, 2017 | Back Talk, Family Life

By Kerrie McLoughlin Remember Mother’s Day before you were married? The day probably revolved around your own mom, stepmom or other mother figure. Then your mother-in-law came into the picture, and you had to really split your time every second Sunday in May. Once YOU...

Family Day-Tripping

Mar 5, 2017 | Back Talk, Family Life, Travel

By Judy M. Miller Are the kids restless? How about you? It might be time for a change in routine or scenery. Day trips are a wonderful and often inexpensive option to family vacations, and the possibilities are endless and abound everywhere, no matter where you live....

14 Valentine’s Day Traditions

Feb 10, 2017 | Back Talk

  By Kerrie McLoughlin Growing up, I always looked forward to Valentine’s Day. I loved making valentines for my friends at school and decorating a shoebox to collect them in. When I got home from school I could always count on chocolates from my mom and a small...

New Year, New Attitude

Jan 4, 2017 | Back Talk, Family Life

by Christa Melnyk Hines   Want to bring more joy into your home this year? Try shifting your mindset. Not only can adopting a more optimistic attitude create a happier life, you’ll influence how well your kids respond to life’s daily challenges too....