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Family values aren’t usually something most people think about until they need to teach their kids a lesson in response to an unwanted behavior. However, the importance of family values should not be overlooked. Thinking about what your family values are and instilling them in your children early, can teach your kids how you expect […] More
Read with your kids Reading to your children is essential, but most of us are so exhausted at the end of a busy day that the thought of spending 10 minutes reading and re-reading is sometimes too much to handle. From just months old, reading teaches your child communication and language skills while strengthening the […] More
As the end of the year arrives, Kate Sidley focuses on the awards and accolades. One of the most treasured books in my bookshelf is a thick paperback of The Collected Works of Dorothy Parker, the American poet, short story writer and satirist. Stuck into the inside front cover of the book is a paper […] More
In a day and age where things are so digital and play has become so structured, you are sure to love these top picks for cool baby and preschool learning toys that are powered only by the imagination. All of these toys are made for creative, open-ended play. The learning that occurs is purely through […] More
Toddlers are so cute and I remember always thinking it was to make it easier to get through the toddler years where they require so much energy, attention, and patience. If you are parenting a toddler, you are sure to be interested in this top toddler gifts prize pack giveaway. This post is sponsored by […] More
It’s that time of year when kids are expecting a little something from Santa – the perfect opportunity to encourage them to feel and express gratitude. Gratitude is much more than saying thank you. It’s something you feel – a loving and positive response acknowledging the things and people we’re lucky enough to experience. We […] More
Forget balance, writes Kate Sidley. Life is just too complicated for binaries. We’re going for magnificence! Today, friends, we’re going to talk about a very important aspect of family life: balance. READ MORE: WHAT KIND OF (HOPELESS) PARENT ARE YOU? Let’s get started with a little illustrative exercise. Everyone join in. First, balance on one leg, […] More
I often feel like this day and age we are living in is a fast-paced, real-time experiment for how technology will effect society. Computers and cell phones have become ubiquitous. If your parents wondered how TV screen time would effect their children, we have entered a whole new level with so many screens available and […] More
