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How to Ask Open-Ended Questions
It's Week 5 in this Think Like a Teacher Series! Are you a chronic "easy question-asker?" I used to be too! Think about the last conversation you had with your child. How many questions did you ask that could be answered with either "yes" or no?" None? Just a few? ALL...
Bucket Filler Activities to Reconnect when your Child Misbehaves
Looking for a way to reconnect with your child who seems to be in trouble all the time? It's all about filling their bucket! Today we'll talk about how to use bucket filler activities to keep your child's love tank full even when they misbehave. Being a bucket filling...
Three Smart Strategies to Raise Lifelong Learners
What kind of learners do you have in your home? Are your kids ready to jump on any chance to learn something new, get their hands dirty, experiment, and explore? Or, is your house full of hesitant, not easily impressed, or reluctant learners? If you think you may...
Two Insanely Simple Strategies to Boost Creative Thinking for Kids (and Kick Boredom to the Curb!)
I attacked that toy in its Alcatraz-esq packaging with every bit of ingenuity I could muster. Ten twist-ties and the stickiest tape known to man later, and I finally had it free. Then out of the corner of my eye, what do I see? The box. He's playing with the box,...
4 Tips for a Stress Free Date Night With Your Husband
Are date nights few and far between in your marriage? Take this date night challenge! It's time to take the pressure off planning the perfect date night. Let's get real. With our busy lives and families, going on a date with your husband can sometimes seem more like a...
25 Days of Pay It Forward Ideas for Christmas
Inside: Make this Christmas a season of real giving with your children! Your family will love these pay it forward ideas for Christmas, and the best part is that even young kids can help out and get in the giving spirit! Grab your free printable and get started paying...
DIY Baby Food Banana + Avocado (Recipe)
So you've tried rice cereal and applesauce with your baby. Success! Now you're ready to take on new combos, introduce fun flavors, and expand that little palette. One of my favorite combinations is banana and avocado puree (a.k.a. banana-cado!) It's full of...
Verse of the Week FREE PRINTABLE {Hebrews 11:1}
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith"... This is one of those verses I could just sit and ponder for hours. Has your faith been lacking a little lately? Memorize Hebrews 11:1 with your family and...
3 Real Jobs for Stay at Home Moms
As a stay at home mom, I'm always looking for work to supplement my family's income. I've poured over the comprehensive lists of 100 plus stay at home jobs. There are fabulous comprehensive resources for stay at home moms! But who has time to investigate each...
Verse of the Week FREE PRINTABLE {Proverbs 17: 7}
Verse of the Week Proverbs 17:7 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. It's in the times of adversity that the quality of a friendship is revealed. This week, think about a friend, family member, or neighbor who is in need of...
