Tag Archives: family bonding
Don’t work so hard…summer fun is easy!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ July 11, 2023 ♦ 1 Comment
Keep it simple…fun and learning can happen as easily as a bucket with water and a few ice cubes! I was talking to my daughter the other evening after she had been babysitting some children of a wonderful Mom from one of my Mom’s groups I lead. She showed me pictures of the toddlers entertaining …
Summer…what will you do?
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 23, 2023 ♦ Leave a comment
Summer! Well, Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, and the first week of “summer” is quickly approaching. There is just something about summer, a feeling of relaxation and freedom. Even with grown children I look forward to the last day of school and the anticipation of long summer evenings and less rush in …
This Valentine’s Day, Commit to 4 Goals….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ January 31, 2023 ♦ 3 Comments
Commit to your relationships with 4 simple goals….. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Walking into Target, the aisles are full of pink and red and signage promising if you purchase this your Valentine will forever be yours! Yes, Valentine’s Day may be a marketing ploy more than a real day to celebrate love, …
Cars and Planes….Entertaining Your Kids for Happy Travels!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ June 8, 2022 ♦ 1 Comment
So, you have your vacation booked, you are packed, and now you are thinking about how you will entertain your child in the car or on the plane! Long trips are even longer when you have children who are fussy and bored! We traveled to the beach each year by car, and took the occasional …
Keeping the Fun in the Holidays, and the Stress Out!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ November 16, 2021 ♦ Leave a comment
Every year when the holidays approach there is a “to do list” that can seem daunting. The fact is, your child will enjoy the season more, and you will too, if you limit that list and some of the stress that comes with it! This year, promise yourself to enjoy the season and its magic …
Loving Touch is Important at Every Age!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 11, 2021 ♦ 1 Comment
Recently I visited with our twenty something son. As he walked in, he gave me a big hug and I kissed him on the cheek. As I was preparing for my parenting groups this week I was thinking about that moment. The hug and kiss of my son, who is definitely a young man now, was as …
Baby Sign…why?
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ April 20, 2021 ♦ 2 Comments
Signing with your child opens up his world to communication! Picture this: your sweet 1-year-old child is lying on the floor screaming. You ask what this sweet child wants, and the screaming escalates. You then run around the room holding items up…”Do you want your milk?” “Oh I bet you want your paci!” “You want …
Easter egg hunts and the importance of family tradition
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ March 30, 2021 ♦ 7 Comments
Easter always brought out the hats, gloves, and even with my husband’s protest….plaid shorts and sweaters for Connor! The dress will be a little different this weekend, I am sure! 🙂 I am so very blessed to have 3 of our 4 children, our wonderful son in law and our 2 perfect grandsons home this …
Raising an unspoiled child…how to strike that parenting balance
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ August 28, 2017 ♦ 1 Comment
A spoiled child grows into an adult who feels entitled…how do you strike the balance between wants and needs as a parent? It is so difficult to see your child upset, disappointed, or wanting something that you don’t feel is necessary or maybe can’t afford. There were many days when I questioned whether we should …
The Holidays are Approaching….Need Tips on Coping?
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ November 13, 2016 ♦ Leave a comment
Tis the season of great joy, happiness, perfect family togetherness,…..not always! The holidays are quickly approaching and for parents of young children this season can be wonderful, but also full of challenges. If you are looking for the perfect holiday experiences, you are destined to be disappointed. You can have a wonderful season with family …
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