So many family vacation destinations are hands-off - look, but don't touch. Madame Tussauds proved to be a delightful, family-friendly exception. I wondered if our kids, ages 9, 7, 4, and 1, would be interested in a museum of famous wax figures. They loved touring the wax museum … [Read more...]
Every Family Road Trip in Gifs
We just made the 17 hour trip from Iowa to New York last week with 4 kids ages 9, 7, 4, and 1. We came prepared with snacks, tablets, and promises of adventure. We alternatively had the best time of our lives, the worst time, the most fun, and the least - all in one week. And we … [Read more...]
I’ll Never Be Enough
I want my children to feel safe, secure, and whole. But I'll never be enough. I want my kids to act with confidence, move beyond their mistakes, and learn to forgive. But I'll never be enough. I want to chase away all of my children's fears, subdue their anger, and heal all … [Read more...]
Talking to Your Kids About Sex is an Ongoing Conversation
"The talk" is often portrayed as a one-time, awkward event both kids and parents would prefer to forget. Parents talk about the birds and the bees and use other euphemisms for body parts. When the lecture is finished, the topic is put away in a box and sex ed, Sunday school … [Read more...]
5 Surprisingly Fun Preschool Games
Our 4 year-old loves gaming. He could play Super Mario Brothers 3D World for hours, but he also likes to kick it old school. We spent our Christmas day pulling out board games; rolling dice, flipping ants, and sending players home. We laughed, cheered each other on, jokingly … [Read more...]
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