Family
Family Parenting Tips Part 2
Many aspects of raising children do not have one definitive way to
“do it right”, but here are some healthy guidelines for making lasting memories and encouraging the development of a balanced and secure child.
The essentials of demonstrating LOVE to your children….
Kids spell love, TIME, so set aside a large quantity of kid focused time in your schedule for regular one-on-one time with your kids. …
The Culture of a Spoken Word
My parents have been visiting me and my husband here in Grenada for the last few weeks. We have done some pretty amazing things exploring the island, hiking, swimming in the bluest water any of us have every seen and so much more. There was something about this trip that was unique. Through meeting new people and developing relationships with some of the locals at my parent’s resort and during the activities we did, we learned some very interesting information. Through personal stories and history of Grenada, we were informed how they pass on their knowledge through their families. It was so interesting to learn because this part of their culture is so often foreign in America. The way that many Grenadians pass on traditions and family heritage is through hands-on demonstration only when a child asks or shows an interest in something. …
Read MoreAn Adventure in Grenada
Hiking, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling…..all components of a fun adventure on a tropical island, but what made this summer vacation one of the “best of the best” experiences ever, was the time we spent with our daughter and son-in-law. …
Read MoreYears of Wisdom
At what age do you become known as full of wisdom? This week we have been celebrating my husband’s grandma’s 93rd birthday. So she is my grandma-in-law, but that is just a mouthful. So we will just call her Grandma Kay as the rest of the family does. 93 years. That is a LONG time. 93 years on this earth means you have experienced so much, seen so much change, and lived through so many different moments of history. Wars. Politics. Government. Economy. Religion. Revolutions. Technology. Natural Disasters. Styles. Trends. Culture. Entertainment.…
Read MoreHow I Get My Toddler To Be a Helper
Lately, I have had some success including the girls in my chores and household activities. I use the word “some” on purpose because I know with kids what works one day won’t work another day. However, I hope that what I share can encourage you to make your kids a part of household chores and activities.…
Read MoreLove with Limits
Love does not mean giving in to every request that comes your way. Requests from your friends may not always be best for your husband and children. Requests from your children may not always be best for them.…
Read MoreFamily Dinner Night
Family dinners are such a great habit to establish within your family. Not only does it create scheduled, sit down time with family members, but a dinner table is a great place to learn more about each other and create an environment for open communication and quality time. When I was younger, I remember dinner time always being such great family time. As we got older, our schedules became busier and we would end up having picnics at the ballpark multiple times a week. However, there would still always be days during the week where we would slow down and just be together at dinnertime. And, our table was always open for more “family members”. Whether it was Friday pizza night or just a random night of the week, extra seats were always at our table.…
Read MoreFamily Camp
For the past three summers we have implemented a new tradition called Family Camp. This is a great idea for a family vacation on a budget. With our growing family, we needed a creative way to gather all of us together, appeal to the various stages of our daughter’s married/dating/young children in tow lives and keep it affordable for all. Living in such a beautiful community, with many fun outdoor activities available we decided to invite everyone up to our home for a week for “Family Camp”. Each summer has been a bit different depending on who was available to come but we have carried on the tradition and restructured a bit each year. The basic steps to getting a family camp organized are simple and easily adjusted for the needs of your family.
“Before Camp “TO DO’s”…
Read MoreJust Add Water
With a baby and a toddler to entertain all day, I am all about simplicity! So, when the weather is nice and you are ready for some fun, “just add water!” Kids love water and it is easy to clean up (when you are outside or in the bath, of course!). Elliana loves water, so we have tried a lot of different water activities. We have used buckets, a water table, the hose, and a kiddie pool.
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Read MoreFamily, Flags, Fireworks, and Fun
It’s getting closer! How are you going to celebrate our independence with your family? First of all you should look at last Friday’s post to share some facts of our history with your family. But what are some fun and patriotic things to do? Here are a few:
Fly your Flag (rules and regulations of flag: http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagcode.htm)
- Make sure you follow the rules of how to take care of your flag
- See last Friday’s post to learn about the meaning of the colors