Make Organizing Fun!

with Bailee Howell Without a doubt one of the hottest trends that came about during the pandemic was home organization. With all that extra time on our hands most of us had the opportunity to clear out the clutter and get things just how we wanted them at home. Now...

Celebrate the Real Meaning of Memorial Day

By Rebecca Hastings While we all enjoy a day off and throw some burgers on the grill, teaching kids about Memorial Day is an important way to honor our country and all who served. But it can feel hard to know what to say, how to make it memorable, and ways to make a...

Understanding Schools – Types of Education

By Kimberly Blaker One of the most significant decisions parents make for their kids is where to send them to school. A child’s educational path influences them in so many ways. Not only is it the starting point of their learning career. It is also where they...

Raising Thankful Kids

  As Thanksgiving approaches it is nice to reflect on and appreciate our blessings. In our family, each member writes down something they are thankful for on Thanksgiving Day saying and we read them aloud at Thanksgiving dinner. This is a fun exercise that...

Help Kids Test Their Best

By Christa Melnyk Hines By third grade, most kids have experienced testing on some level, ranging from spelling and math tests in class to standardized state exams. For some students testing is a breeze while for others, performance anxiety can hijack their ability to...