We’ve played quite a bit of Jenga, but haven’t had a chance to play the version where you use 2x4s as the blocks. Today’s post features a twist on the game, literally. But, be sure to not throw your back out like I did on a recent game of Twister! Click on the image below […]
Like every family with children and electronic tablets in their homes, we’ve had to be smart and disciplined about how those devices are used. This is why today’s post is of particular interest to us. In terms of control, it’s less about controlling the device and more about teaching these young humans principles of self-guidance […]
A busy household is no justification for the lack of quality time together, free from the stress and pressures of daily life. Having fun together is such a crucial component of family structure, but it can easily get bumped down the priority list if we aren’t careful. I like Kim’s take on her family’s Lego […]
Posts such as today’s are really helpful, especially to those of us with kids who routinely test each other’s boundaries, often disregarding them! It is their job though. They are exploring…but that exploring should be guided by us so that it becomes learning: what’s appropriate? What’s not appropriate? I found these 6 tips to be […]
Need more exercise in your life? Here’s a fun one to help you burn a couple of more calories with your little ones. Disclaimer: Unless you have a super-long name, I don’t think you’ll burn enough calories to justify pigging out on a dozen donuts today. Click on the image below to see the adult […]
I’ve accepted the fact that I’m never going to be a “perfect” parent. In fact, I know that it doesn’t exist. OK, now that I’ve got that confession out of the way, I found today’s article interesting for a couple of reasons: At times, I need to be reminded that my kids are simply kids. […]
Whether you’re a family of one or several, it’s unnecessary to go broke each and every time you decide to go out and have some fun. We found this post and had to share it because it has some great suggestions for enjoying affordable family night outings together. Staying within budget makes for robust families […]
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