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How to Survive Summer With Your Kids Without Going Crazy
As a homeschool mom, I’m used to having my kids in the house all day. However, over the summer when the kids aren’t “in school,” things can get a little bit crazy around here. Depending on how your children get along with one another, summer could either be a living nightmare or one of the best seasons of the year. If you are looking to make the most of summer with your kids, here are my tips for how to survive the summer with your kids without going crazy.
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How to Have a Screen-Free Summer
The idea of having a summer that is screen free might sound like a bit of a fantasy. This doesn’t just apply to our kids, but for us parents as well. It’s so easy to take those lazy summer days and spend them watching TV instead of enjoying all the summer fun. If you want to have a screen-free summer, here’s how to make it happen!
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10 Father’s Day Activities That Will Help Your Kids Get Closer to Dad
Father’s Day is right around the corner. While finding the perfect gift for dad is part of the Father’s Day celebration, there are so many special things you can do to make that special man in your life feel special. Check out my list of 15 Father’s Day activities that will help your kids get closer to dad!
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Talking With Your Kids About Grief
Talking with your kids about death and helping them through the grieving process can be difficult. There is never going to be a good time to talk to your kids about what happens after people die, or how to handle their feelings about it. My father was first diagnosed with cancer three years ago and passed away this year. This journey has taught me a lot about how to talk to my children about not only death but terminal illnesses and cancer as well. I wanted to share some of the tips I have that worked well for my children in hopes that it makes talking to your kids about…
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20 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids
Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate one of the luckiest days of the year? St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and one of the ways we like to celebrate is by doing a few fun crafts and activities in our homeschool classroom. There are so many great crafts out there to help your kids celebrate the luck of the Irish in a fun way! These crafts would be great for kids of any age or any gender! Here are 20 St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids. 1. Paper Bowl Leprechaun by I Heart Crafty Things 2. Coffee Filter Shamrock by Housing a Forest 3. Toilet Paper Leprechaun…
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How to Keep Your Children Safe on Social Media
It’s impossible to ignore the fact that we live in a digital age. Kids are getting cell phones younger and younger, and kids are spending more time online than ever before. While it’s impossible to completely shield your children from the online world, you can help make sure they are being safe on social media. Here are a few tips to help you keep your children safe when they are on social media. Understand your privacy online While social media sites such as Snapchat might promise the one and done picture feature, nothing online is ever private. Many of the images you upload or posts you create will stay there…
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10 Ways Ordinary Families Can Fight Child Trafficking
Human trafficking has been an issue that has been near and dear to my heart for many years. Over 1.2 million children are trafficked every single year, and this doesn’t take into account adults. You don’t have to be a part of a business or even have a ton of money to be able to fight against child trafficking. Here are 10 ways that ordinary families can fight child trafficking. Talk with your children about trafficking Have age appropriate conversations with your children about what trafficking is. It’s important that they understand that it’s not just about sexual abuse, but can also be when someone forces you to work against…
