Teaching preschool at home does not have to be expensive or complicated. In fact, our kids benefit from our time with them being simple and connected. I have now taught preschool in private preschools, daycare centers and in my own home. My four children all learned with this preschool curriculum pdf free download. Free Preschool […]

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As my teenagers grow into high school students, we take a team approach to their learning. I have always been a believer that kids have a lot to say about how they learn and how they like to learn. When they are young, we lead the way as adults, but as kids get to middle […]

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We fell in love with the Upstate of South Carolina on a visit to see my parents. They moved from the Atlanta area to Greenville, SC and lived only a mile outside of the revitalized downtown. Their condo was a short walk to beautiful Falls Park on the Reedy River. We would walk with the […]

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Building a closer family requires establishing consistent routines like holding weekly game nights, hosting interactive watch parties, creating signature snacks, singing unique family chants, and maintaining an instant memory wall to give everyone a shared sense of belonging.  These simple family bonding activities do not require elaborate planning, expensive vacations, or perfectly behaved children to […]

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Walking across the deck of the battleship, I felt a deep emotional connection to the experience. Seeing my military kids in awe of where so many military personnel had stood was a reminder: The personal connection we military families have to the history being made is also a link to the past.  Each of our […]

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Picture Credit Summer has a way of stretching time in the best possible way. Long days, fewer routines, and endless opportunities to try something new can make these months feel magical for kids. For parents, it’s also a chance to help children grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence. The key is finding activities that go […]

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Image generated by Gemini That first sunny day of 2026 is finally here. If your house is anything like mine, the kids are bursting with energy and ready to get outside. You just want to open the back door, sip your coffee, and let them play freely. But then you remember the yard’s been sitting […]

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Planning your child’s birthday party shouldn’t feel like you’re organizing a corporate event. The best party ideas for kids are often the simplest ones – those that let kids be kids while keeping your stress levels low and your sanity intact. Whether you’re hosting 5 kids or 15, dealing with a tight budget or ready […]

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According to the National Institute of Health, spending time in nature has a positive effect on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. However, we don’t need studies to see the effects on our kids: we know how much they enjoy being outside.  They develop creativity, become more independent, and also get their […]

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Image: Freepik To meaningfully find quality time to spend outdoors with family, one does not need to have a big budget. As a matter of fact, some of the best childhood experiences, such as running through a nearby park, getting acquainted with the natural world, observing the night sky, or constructing a backyard fort, do […]

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