get organized with 1Thrive It's always a good time to get your family organized. We, as humans, thrive with habits, systems, and predictable processes. We do better when we …Read moreget organized with 1Thrive
how to talk to kids about politically-charged violence in dc Today, January 6, 2021, has been a devastating, embarrassing, confusing day in our nation's history. How do we wrap our heads around what happened …Read morehow to talk to kids about politically-charged violence in dc
get siblings outside, thinking, and working together This free Get Out & Move in the 'Hood activity will get kids--siblings, even!--outside, thinking, and working together. Promise. Sometimes it's …Read moreget siblings outside, thinking, and working together
how our first week of homeschooling REALLY went Week One of School at Home is officially in the books. Kids have been here, all up in my "office", every day this week. They saw friends up until …Read morehow our first week of homeschooling REALLY went
homeschooling schedule during coronavirus school closings Here is our official homeschooling schedule during the current Coronavirus school closings. School at home. Here we go! Since we are in an official …Read morehomeschooling schedule during coronavirus school closings
back-to-school eye exams: get kids ready for the school year This post was written as part of a partnership with MyEyeDr. Did you know that kids should have their eyes examined each year before …Read moreback-to-school eye exams: get kids ready for the school year
two must-have freebies for families: books & more! Books, a craft kit, and more--all bonus freebies for you! When I see a good deal, I want to share it, and this is one I must share. I'm thrilled …Read moretwo must-have freebies for families: books & more!
what can you do about gun control? start here. Friends, it's time to stop talking and start doing. No matter which political party you stand with, the gun violence in our country has gotten way …Read morewhat can you do about gun control? start here.
Highlights State of the Kid Report 2017 #WorldKindnessDay Have you heard of the Highlights State of the Kid Report? You can find the 2017 State of the Kid Report on the Highlights for Children …Read moreHighlights State of the Kid Report 2017 #WorldKindnessDay
strategies for handling sad, tragic news–as a family Originally published on Dec 15, 2012 in response to the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School but republished today because it's a message many …Read morestrategies for handling sad, tragic news–as a family
walmart grocery pick-up: grocery shopping made easy I'm a sucker for anything that makes my busy life easier. So when I was asked to try Walmart's new Grocery Pick-up service, you better believe I …Read morewalmart grocery pick-up: grocery shopping made easy
say NO to teen smoking: Right Decisions, Right Now When I was asked by the good people at Right Decisions, Right Now and We Are Teachers to share information about teens and smoking with my readers, I …Read moresay NO to teen smoking: Right Decisions, Right Now
make summer learning ROCK with free bookmarks and Summer Brain Quest Oh, friends. You know that I am obsessed with continuing the learning for my kids over the summer, right? Every, single spring I do a little …Read moremake summer learning ROCK with free bookmarks and Summer Brain Quest
what I told my children the day after the election Today's weather--rainy, grey, and cloudy mirrors the way that many of us are feeling the day after the 2016 election. What do we tell our kids …Read morewhat I told my children the day after the election
life lessons from nana My Nana passed away last week. It's been so hard, so sad. And if you follow me on Instagram, you know that she's been ill for some time now--in …Read morelife lessons from nana
talking to tweens about drugs: it’s time to start now Sometimes when I actually stop to think about the fact that we have a 12, 11, and 9 year old in the house, I cannot even believe it. I absolutely …Read moretalking to tweens about drugs: it’s time to start now
show your kids: michelle obama’s full speech on trump Friends. Watch this. And watch it again. And show your kids. And then? Please share it.Read moreshow your kids: michelle obama’s full speech on trump
for all the tired moms out there: here’s your lifeline I realized that I was stretched too thin when I showed up for Maddy's orthodontist appointment a week early. I realized that I was stretched too …Read morefor all the tired moms out there: here’s your lifeline
a must-see for working moms (only if you’re stretched too thin!) Oh, friends. Whether you're working full-time, working part-time, working some of the time, being a working mom is not easy. Heck, being a mom …Read morea must-see for working moms (only if you’re stretched too thin!)
make free ICE [In Case of Emergency] cards for your kids Friends. I've shared that this month is National Preparedness Month. Have you checked it out? Have you created your Emergency Prep Kit? …Read moremake free ICE [In Case of Emergency] cards for your kids