From an early age, my kids have been able to “type” on a smart device, but it wasn’t until we started “traditional schooling” that I realized they needed to be taught how to type on a standard keyboard. Having excellent typing skills is a must in today’s world. Without the ability to type well, individuals…
When my kids heard that we were going to homeschool again this year, they immediately started putting in requests for all the topics/subjects they wanted to learn. Spanish for kids was at the top of their list. I thought it would be fun to learn Spanish together as a family, so I started researching “how…
Playing games with kids can be a lot of fun. In fact, one of my favorite ways to spend time with my kids is to play a board game or card game with them. But even though it’s my favorite, it doesn’t always end up being the happy and enjoyable time I had hoped. When…
I recently read an article that said: “There are three important times of the day for a parent and child to connect, first thing in the morning, after school or nap, and at bedtime” [How Busy Moms Can Have Happy Mornings]. My immediate reaction was, “Yikes. I’m generally at my worst during these three times….
Throwing some chicken and a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning means having a delicious and filling dinner ready to go whenever our busy family can gather together around the table. Here are some of my favorite crockpot chicken recipes – perfect for a quick and easy family dinner. Even though I…
