How to Avoid Playground Politics...

Playground politics are, unfortunately, a part of having children and being involved in their school and play lives. However, the mere existence of playground politics does not warrant any involvement on your part. There are several ways to avoid playground politics if you know how to. Remain free of cliques. Cliques exist after high school in the form of parents. Parents who share the same interests will bond with each...

Miniature Golf Fun for the Whole Family...

Families these days seem to be drifting apart at an alarming rate. Parents often work overtime or have more than one job just to make ends meet. Children and teens are involved in a myriad of activities which keep the family running hither and yon. Why not plan a weekend of miniature golf? It’s fun for the whole family. Miniature golf, or putt-putt, was very popular in the past and seems to have fallen by the wayside....

Mom, Do You Want More Me Time?...

By Aurelia Williams, author of Journey to Joy Let’s see. You did the laundry, dropped the boys off at Karate and the girls at dance class, stopped at the grocery store for a few last minute dinner items…What’s missing? As you were taking care of everyone else all day long, did you remember to take care of yourself? I know it can be hard to carve out space for you, since being a mom is a full time job, but...

Tips to Teach Kids How Not to Be Selfish...

Parents have a tough job. They have to provide physically and emotionally for the child, teach them right from wrong, and train them to be productive citizens. Since selfishness isn’t a character trait most people approve of, you may be looking for ways of teaching kids not to be selfish. The best way to avoid having selfish children is to model selflessness. Be willing to serve others and do so both when and where your...

Fun and Frugal Father’s Day Activities...

Father’s Day will be here before you know it. Have you thought about some Father’s Day activities for the family this year? Below is a list of activities you may want to consider when you want to have fun on Father’s Day but not blow the family budget. When Dad was a child, there were probably games he enjoyed playing. Monopoly, Clue, Scrabble, and Uno are games which have been around for a number of years....

Special Stay-in-Bed Father’s Day Breakfast I...

Dad works hard to provide for his family. Father?s Day is coming up soon; below are some special stay-in-bed Father’s Day breakfast ideas you may want to consider for the man in your family’s life. Take a look and see if one or more doesn’t appeal to you. Have one of the children be a spotter. Ask them to listen to make sure Dad doesn’t get up too early. Better yet, why not have the children go in and...

How to Find the Right Father’s Day Present...

There’s something about a boy’s toys even if that boy is a dad. They know what they want and nothing else will do. Quite often their ‘toys’ are expensive, so knowing how to find the right Father’s Day present may be difficult. The following are ideas you may want to consider this year. Fathers who are sports fans may be easier to buy for than others. You undoubtedly know which sport teams and...

Why It Is Important to Reconnect as a Family...

In the past, families lived close to one another so they were available when needed. These days, however, families are spread all across the country and sometimes around the world. Add into the mix how busy families are these days and you’ll understand why it is important to reconnect as a family whenever possible. Many families lead busy lifestyles. The parents may each have a job which means they’re probably...