advice
It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
Have a "Virtual Thanksgiving"
With Thanksgiving nearing and covid-19 cases rising, families have been faced with the difficult decision- to eat delicious foods and socialize with family or skip the annual holiday traditions. With all 50 states having different regulations, travel been shunned, and potential stubborn high-risk family members who will attend- people are considering another option for their holiday get together- virtual meetings!
By Serena Lynch5 years ago in Families
Thanksgiving 2020, A Thanksgiving Without The Drive
This year, as we slide in to Thanksgiving and reflect on both the joys and hardships of the last year, the one thing I am thankful for above all else is the health and well being of my friends and family. This year has been an unexpectedly difficult one for nearly the entire world (though video conferencing companies and hand sanitizing manufacturers have seen growth they could not even imagine in 2019) and people are ready for a reprieve from the realities of living in a pandemic. The visions of roast turkey with gravy and sticky pecan pie have danced in people's heads since they threw out their rotting jack-o-lanterns (in mine for much longer as I am all about the Thanksgiving spread). People are thankful for their health and their family and that they have made it through the pandemic so far, but are still worried about the future and just want to share the sacrament that is Thanksgiving with family and friends and feel a connection with what is normal for a few hours. Unfortunately, many cities and states have put limitations and restrictions, if not outright bans, on multi-family gatherings in advance of Thanksgiving and greatly restrict holiday travel, requesting quarantining for those that travel. Health experts advise limiting travel and gathering sizes, even in places without their own restrictions, especially in regards to out of town and out of state visitors.
By Michael Hanson-Metayer5 years ago in Families
BEST Gifts for Christmas 2020
Finding a way to please every single one of your family and friends doesn't have to be hard this year. In fact, you should be closer to your family after all the lock-downs and house arrests. It doesn't matter who you are, I suggest finding gifts that are usable under house arrests and don't require a lot of work, extra parts, or large parties.
By David Alexander5 years ago in Families
5 Fun Winter Activities to Do With Your Kids
5 Fun Winter Activities to Do With Your Kids Image: Envato With the arrival of winter comes fun in the snow, built-in excuses for getting cozy, and a host of other opportunities for family togetherness. Here are five fun winter activities that you can do with your kids to make the most out of this special season.
By Maggie Bloom5 years ago in Families
Winsley the Two-headed Monkey
Winsley the Two-Headed Monkey By Rev. Dana Bassinger Chapter 1: A lesson learned. Winsley is a monkey born in a zoo, a little creature standing just under a foot tall. His fur is dark brown with golden markings like his mother and most of the other monkeys in his exhibit. One thing however, set him apart from the others. It was the fact he was born with two heads.
By Dana Bassinger5 years ago in Families
Why Bribes Don't Work
We’ve all done it. Sometimes it works in the moment, sometimes not. And when it seems to work, it only changes the behavior of our kid with the person doing the actual bribing (same as punishment or shaming – but that’s another topic). Bribes are also only a short-term fix. They do not create sustained positive behavioral change.
By Jennifer Williams5 years ago in Families
Things to do inside this winter
I have two daughters, four and two (almost three), and they are two the the most hilarious people I know. We got our first snowfall about a week ago, and my kids couldn't wait to get outside and play in the snow. We got them all bundled up in their snow gear and sent them into the backyard while Mommy got hot chocolate ready and watched from inside. My four year old waddled out there (I can't put my arms down!) and stood for a few minutes. She tried to roll one snow ball before coming back to the door shivering.
By Terra Thorne5 years ago in Families
3 Steps to Reading More
When I was a kid, every two weeks my mom would gather my four siblings and me into the minivan and take us to the local library. While the youngest two chased each other around on the dusty carpet downstairs and the other two played games on the computers, I would scour the shelves in search of new worlds and characters to explore.
By Lindsay Shalla5 years ago in Families
Breast Feeding 101
You have probably come across this because you're having trouble breastfeeding or are just curious. I am not here to tell anyone that you have to breastfeed or that you are wrong for not doing so. I simply agree with the "fed is best" motto. I am just here to give some insight into what has worked for me since I have started my breastfeeding journey!
By Blogging As A Mommy5 years ago in Families
5 Creative Ways to Spend Time with Your Family
Today’s society is always so rushed. We always seem to be in some form of chaos, whether we are in the middle of doings things, thinking about the things we haven’t done, or planning the things that we need to do. We have to remember however, that those things, tasks, meetings, deadlines, chores, and everything else that we "must" do can often wait. They can wait until we do the things that really matter, and that is spend time with the people that we love. We need to build those bonds and enhance those relationships while we have the chance. Spending time with family can done in so many ways and can truly be the most creative thing in our busy lives.
By Kassondra O'Hara5 years ago in Families
