Your kids are looking at every single thing you do. It may not feel like it (especially when they’re teenagers), but they are. Like little sponges, soaking up your mood, how you treat them and others, what you do, what you say — they internalize all of this, not only shaping who they are, but […]
Read MoreIt’s that special time of year. One rife with resolutions, promises to do things bigger and better than ever before. For your kids, the big goal might be “get to May, so summer vacation can begin.” So how can we insert a little motivation in there in the meantime? Reading is one of the very […]
Read MoreHappy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday and are ringing in the new year with a fresh perspective on life, happiness, health and family. We’re not big into big, bold resolutions. For us, it’s the intentionality of every day moments that really make a difference. A new year means lots of interesting content […]
Read MoreWho doesn’t love gifts? It’s fun to shop for people, find something truly special, and surprise them with an object you know they’ll enjoy and cherish. But there’s another side of gifting — one that can promote time spent together over things. These types of gifts bring you closer together and focus on a relationship […]
Read MoreHappy holidays! For those who celebrate, we’re so close to Christmas, a time of year that is both stressful and absolutely wonderful. We’ve been taking quiet time this week reading wonderful articles posted by our community…here’s a selection of the ones that have stayed with us. Do you have biological children and are considering adoption? That […]
Read MoreHappy Friday, friends! We hope you’ve had a wonderful week, and are gearing up for one of the last few weekends before the holidays. Here’s a roundup of the links and reads that have really made an impact on us this week. What a beautiful compilation of positive adoption thoughts, from Canada Adopts! They polled […]
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