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10 Bible Songs to Teach Your Children is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy. (This post contains affiliate links) If you’re a mother, you’ll teach your children a song or two while they’re small. Children often learn by repetition – like singing the same songs over and over! It’s never too early to lead our little ones to Christ… Read More
The following post is from contributing writer Christine of Christine Trevino. Sometimes great ideas are born out of conflict. My husband and I sat on opposite sides of the dining room table with quiet tears shared between us. I came to the conversation feeling unappreciated for the contribution I was making to our family, and so did he. At some… Read More
{The following is a sponsored post by Banana Boat®.} While we love when we can have lazy summer days spent in the air conditioning while binge watching television shows, I also love that summertime means that we can fit in fun experiences, both indoors and outdoors, that we might not have time for during the school year. One of those great… Read More
Fathers have often been portrayed in one of two ways in media. They’ve often been shown as either the emotionally distant breadwinner or the bumbling goofball that can never quite get things right. That first example is the one that is usually portrayed as the most “manly,” which I think is just sad. Having been married for 19 years, with almost 16… Read More
With this being that time right between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and thinking about New York Life’s Keep Good Going campaign, it seems like a perfect opportunity to reflect on how I have been so blessed with the parents that I have. Then, later, I’ll share some tips for helping sibling relationships, something that my parents did well. (Plus there is… Read More
Winter weather can lead to travel delays, reduced hours and exhibit closures. But the benefits of traveling during the off-season range from reduced admission to less crowds. Here are ten destinations that pack an educational punch for families (especially homeschoolers who may have more ability to travel in the off-season) who are eager to get out of the house during… Read More