In our world of instant gratification and distraction, it can be hard for kids to take the time to realize how good they have it, how much they have, and to be grateful for it. And it can be hard for you as well, as a parent, to be an example of gratitude.For Thanksgiving this year I wanted to share tips that I have learned along the way in … [Read more...]
10 Books Fathers Need to Read to Their Kids
Celebrate Dad this Fathers day with some special time reading with your kids. There are many great books about Fathers for Dads to read to their kids. Many studies show how important it is for kids to hear Daddy read to them. Strengthen that bond between father and daughter or father and son and show your kids what it means to be their dad in these … [Read more...]
Wonderful Childrens Books Every Mom Should Read with Her Kids
Motherhood is an amazing adventure and there really is nothing that compares. The moment you become a mom, your heart grows to aching. These are my favorite kids books in this collection of wonderful books to share with your child that show a glimpse of the relationship between mother and child; the bond and the infinite love a mom feels for her … [Read more...]
6 Favorite Game Books for Kids
Before the instant gratification of devices, apps, and video games, we kids had to invent ways to entertain ourselves. Remember the Alphabet Game on family road trips? It’s so much easier for us parents to plug kids into a device when they are complaining about being bored, but I challenge you to give your kids the chance to find their own … [Read more...]
Fantastic Field Trips in Santa Cruz, California
There are tons of great places in and around Santa Cruz, California. Here are some more wonderful places to take kids on field trips: The Museum of Art and History (MAH) in downtown Santa Cruz. We scheduled a field trip there with a group of kids for the Art Gallery Tour and Printmaking workshop. Our tour guides were wonderful, patient, and very … [Read more...]
Best Dr Seuss Books for All Ages
Everyone loves Dr. Seuss! There's no way more fun to learn to read than learning with Dr. Seuss books. No matter how old you get, Dr. Seuss is still fun to read. Some books are more simple while others leave me tongue tied, which sends my kids into peals of laughter. Here is a list of my family's top favorite Dr. Seuss books. If you haven't read … [Read more...]
6 Kids Books to Encourage Faith and Character
So many books to choose from, but how do you find books that encourage good character, good morals, and a solid foundation of faith? Here are five fantastic books of faith and adventure. Books to encourage young kids in faith as well as some novels for your older kids to fall in love with, get them thinking about right and wrong, and encourage them … [Read more...]
10 Best Homeschooling Books for Homeschool Parents
These are, in my opinion, as well as the opinions of many of my dear homeschool mom friends, the top ten best homeschooling books available. These are homeschooling books that have been mind opening, life changing, and invaluable in my homeschooling journey. Everyone who is homeschooling their children or thinking about homeschooling should read at … [Read more...]
