Games are a great way to gather with family and friends. I prefer fast-paced and word-oriented games. Russ likes board games involving strategy. Our kids like all kinds of games. With so much variety in our preferences, this post has games for everyone. Current Favorites Our new favorite is Suspend. We played it a ton last […]
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Top 10 Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys
Do your kids have too many toys? Does the idea of more “stuff” stress you? Consider some of these suggestions for great gifts that aren’t toys. We love giving our kids gifts like these! Click on the pictures below (Amazon affiliate links) for more information on each item; if you can’t see the images, your ad blocker […]
One is Silver and the Other Gold
Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold. Our daughters have been friends for 13 years, since they were 7 years old, which means we’ve been friends just as long. They’ve grown up, chosen different colleges, and have many other friends, but these two share a special history. Last weekend […]
Survive the Holidays While Keeping the Joy
#13 Survive the Holidays While Keeping the Joy The holidays can be a big challenge for kids who are sensitive to change or easily dysregulated. Melissa and I share our best tips for keeping the holidays calm(ish) and happy. Planning in advance, making wise decisions, and saying “no” to things that just don’t work are […]
The Last 90 Days of 2018 #last90days
A sweet reader replied to my weekly email saying she misses my posts. I wrote back to say I’m having a hard time writing, and she replied, “Just let your heart flow.” So here’s my heart today (thanks, Regan). A friend shared #last90days on Instagram and it grabbed my attention. The idea is that we […]
A Three-Point Plan for Parenting Middle Schoolers
Do you have middle schoolers? Are you wondering how to manage these years? As of today, I have five teens and one pre-teen (plus five young adults). I love teens, they’re interesting, fun to be with, and their worlds are exploding with opportunity. They also need a lot of guidance. Middle school is a time […]
