by Kim | Aug 20, 2016 | Balance, Play, Radiant Faith
Family traditions give our kids a little life jacket in the often unsteady waters of childhood. As we approach the beginning of a new school year, it’s a great time to think of ways to honor our child’s big step in starting a new grade and offer a nod to the...
by Kim | Jun 22, 2016 | A Strong Marriage, Play
My husband Philip and I were talking recently about fatherhood, not only because we just celebrated Fathers Day, but because we are on a long family road trip and I am witnessing the strength of my husband’s fatherliness every day in close quarters for many...
by Kim | Nov 18, 2015 | Love, Play
Do your kids love to hear you talk about your childhood? Do they ask you to repeat the tale of the moment you met your spouse? Here are a few links that explain why! What Kids Learn from Family Stories: Great points about why kids benefit from well-told detailed...
by Kim | Jul 21, 2015 | Play
Some links about the importance of play for a child’s well-being and development: Early Academic Training Produces Long-Term Harm: this author cautions parents about academic pressure in preschool and kindergarten. The effects of play on the learning brain: If...
by Kim | Jul 13, 2014 | 7 Building Blocks, A Strong Marriage, Empathy, Gentle Discipline, Love, Play
Here are some great links for encouraging us to live with generous love in our families: Love: Raising a Baby Well Is Like Climbing Mount Everest: Just like mountain climbing, wise parenting takes preparation, focus, and practice. Tiger Moms and Her Critics Are Both...
by Kim | Mar 18, 2014 | Gentle Discipline, Love, Play
Links to resources and articles for living out the 7 Building Blocks to a Joyful Catholic Home. Here are some links for this week: Gentle Discipline 2 great links about teens! Jobs: Why Teenagers Don’t Do Chores and How to Use Follow-Through: 4 steps to...
