Do you remember the first time you went to camp? How old were you when your parents left you to fend for yourself, among a group of other kids your size and older? If you were like many kids away from home in a cabin, you probably thought you were…
I love a good DIY. But it can't be too complicated or above my skill level. I didn't want anything I had to sew. And I didn't want to spend more than $20 to complete the project (or more than an hour of my time). As we head into the…
Stop Sibling Rivalry in its TracksWe’ve all been there. Your home is peaceful and happy one minute, then the next it’s an all-out war zone. Sibling rivalry is an age-old problem that’s never completely going to go away. If you’ve looked into the subject much, you’ve probably come across the advice to avoid taking sides.…
Father’s Day: Growing Up DadFather’s Day is a day set aside to honor our dads and show them how much we love them or reflect on their memory if they have past on. As children, we probably all had many different views of "our” dad and how he measured up. As adults, we appreciate…
Moms: How to Build Strong Relationships with Your KidsBeing a mom has been one of the most enjoyable times of my adult life. It has also presented me with a few big challenges along the way. Sometimes I have wondered why kids don't come with a manual like everything else. I suppose it's because every child born, is…
