Ever since our family dog, Hudson, passed away two years ago, my girls have wanted a new dog. My wife, Rachel, and I, however, were not so keen. Anyone who has lost an important pet knows it’s not easy to even think about getting a new one for quite some time after the loss. And,…
Raising motivated children is one of the many hopes and dreams of all parents. (Messy room anyone?) We all want our kids to grow up to be good people and we will do almost anything to help them thrive. Teaching your children life skills is crucial to their success, and finding ways to inspire them…
Children draw so much of their inspiration from their parents, while at the same time seeking so much approval from them. If you have a large extended family or many children, it can be easy to spend group time with them without spending quality one-on-one time with them very often. Many involved parents are surprised…
With Thanksgiving coming up in a few days, it’s a great time to start thinking about what you were thankful for over this past year and take the few days off to plan your upcoming winter break to kick off next year. If you don’t have vacation plans and are going to stay home over…