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Teach Them to Be Givers… And Be an Example
Q. With all the commercials and marketing that accompany the holiday season, how can parents teach their young children about giving and putting others first at this time of year? […]
Mom to Mom with Emily Matz
AOP: December is filled with holiday festivities. Do you have any special traditions that you and your family are looking forward to? EM: One of the most important traditions we […]
Holiday Traditions For You & Yours to Treasure
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr, Bodhi Day, or the winter solstice, holiday traditions are a fun way for families to bond and create fond memories. The traditions […]
Dinner’s Ready: Shanon Wiggins’ Kalua Pork & Cabbage
E Hoomau Maua Kealoha in Hawaii means ‘may our love last forever’ and this old Hawaiian proverb is one Shannon Wiggins is seeking after for her family. Shannon, a native […]
The Importance of Risky Play for Children
In 2023, Ellen Sandseter, PhD and her team of Norwegian researchers determined the importance of “high risk” play. They found that children across the globe engage in six types of […]
Unearned vs. Earned Education Preparing to Kick Off the New Year Informed
I have been on the road frequently speaking at student and parent conferences. One of my favorite things about what I do, other than getting to meet parents and students, […]
Gifts Kids Can Give on a Small Budget
Nothing is more heartwarming than a gift made by a child. Handmade gifts are affordable, fun to make, and can be given to parents, grandparents, teachers, and siblings. Here are […]
From the Publisher – December ’23
As I finish the final touches to our Christmas tree, I can’t help but reminisce about all the special moments around our tree throughout the years. Memories of all the […]