by Jenn Kloewer | Feb 14, 2020 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Jenn Kloewer, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
I read Born for Love:Why Empathy is Essential–and Endangered by Maia Szalavitz and Bruce Perry well over three months ago and started writing this review many times but struggled to write something that truly encompasses the power of this book. As it is almost...
by Katie Godfrey | Feb 12, 2020 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Katie Godfrey, Parenting Advice
Here are some easy but meaningful Valentines you can make for anyone. It can be especially great for families and all ages. As we know, expressing love is important to development and makes us all better people. What better time to do so than Valentine’s Day!...
by Kendra Doukas | Feb 10, 2020 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Kendra Doukas, Parenting Advice
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day I am inspired to write about explaining the abstract concept of love to children. Love is an idea which is so different from most of the other things children encounter. Nearly everything is a child’s world is shared—”If we have...
by Mary Miller | Dec 18, 2019 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Mary Miller, Self Care
The Holidays. For some, spending time with loved ones, many of whom you may not see on a regular basis, can bring forth feelings of excitement and joy. For others, family events can be fraught with pain, negativity and conflict which can have enormous impacts on...
by Chelsea Campbell | Dec 10, 2019 | All Posts, Chelsea Campbell, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Parenting Advice
When I was growing up, my family had traditions for each and every holiday. Easter morning always started with a search for jellybeans my parents had hidden around the house, Thanksgiving morning involved a rigorous hike (we needed to earn our turkey dinner!), and I...
by Jenn Kloewer | Nov 26, 2019 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Jenn Kloewer, Parenting Advice
Looking for an easy craft for your family? Or an easy way to to introduce gratitude to your children. Look no further! This is an easy way to include your kids in the decorations for your Thanksgiving dinner. It is also a wonderful way to teach them how to take a few...
