The Scarcity Factor and Children I came to an amazing realization today after almost 19 years of parenting about the scarcity factor and children. Do you know what the scarcity factor is? It is basically the fear of missing out. If there is less of something, we seem to want it even more right? Marketers […]
As parents, we understand that self-confidence is important in teenagers. Frequently the emphasis is often on girls’ self-esteem, boys need to be confident, too and often struggle just as much (although perhaps in different areas). Here are some tips to boost self-confidence in teens. Boost Self-Confidence in Teens Tip #1 – Recognize Your Talents It’s […]
Are you looking for a FUN, brain-boosting activity to entertain the kids this Christmas? Here is a look and find Christmas free printable from Growing Play. You can download it at the bottom of the post. Practice Visual Perceptual Skills This Look and Find Christmas free printable encourages children to practice the following skills: Print […]
Do you know someone who is struggling? Maybe you know someone who needs a little encouragement to keep striving to reach their goals? Perhaps you have a teenager in your life who could use some support right now. Here are 25 encouraging phrases for family members and friends. Before we get to the list, you […]
I love fingerprint art! It is so simple to create and cute. This FREE Christmas fingerprint art printable includes the step by step directions to create a fingerprint Santa, Christmas tree, and holiday bell. Download the free printable at the bottom of the post. You will need ink pads in red, green and yellow for this […]
Being happy and satisfied with your life is a fantastic place to be in. A place where you should feel extremely grateful. If you feel as though this is you, have you thought about how you could brighten up someone else’s day? Do you consider how to show kindness to others? A small act of […]
Thanksgiving is this Thursday. Stop for a moment and think do you truly give thanks at Thanksgiving? How much thought and effort do you really put into this day? Do you spend time being grateful and thankful for your friends and family? Or are you just glad that you get an extra day off work […]
Are you in search of free printable thank you cards to color? These two black and white options are perfect! Show your gratitude and thanks to someone by coloring in the whimsical thank you postcard or the full page thank you “poster”. Download them for FREE at the bottom of the post. The Importance of […]
Family life has changed so much over the last few decades. In fact, I would use the word transformed instead of changed. Sports practices and extracurricular activities have crept into our families lives draining parents (and children) of energy and patience. We constantly run from one activity to the next forgetting to take the time […]
Do you ever feel like hours turn into days, days turn into months and months turn into years? I know I do. Raising children seems so mundane and hectic sometimes that we forget to slow down and appreciate the day to day beautiful moments that happen in a family. Whether it be getting a hug […]