New Year’s Eve is tomorrow! While some parents get the kids a sitter and hit the town, many of us choose to stay home and celebrate the New Year with our children. It’s always fun to order pizza and watch a movie, but here are some other ideas to make your...
There are so many incredible Christmas books for children of all ages that we could never talk about them all! But here are a few of our favorite picture books for younger children. Fill your mug with hot cocoa, find a spot in front of the fireplace, and settle down...
The holidays are sneaking up on us quickly. For parents of toddlers, this time of year can be terrifying for one major reason: Traveling. With Kids. Especially in the era of overcrowded flights and delays, the task of keeping a toddler (or two!) entertained can be...
Thanksgiving is almost here, so we’ve gathered five of our favorite quotes about thankfulness and gratitude. Please feel free to share to help spread the spirit of the holiday! Find us on Facebook! Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy. – Jefferson...
Already overwhelmed by class parties and Halloween costumes? Here are some fun family Halloween activities to help you and the kids make it through this busy season! Whether it’s a night with all the kids at home or a group activity at school, these crafts and games...
We’ve seen so many cute adoption announcements lately, and they’re often incredibly creative. Here are a three of our favorite ideas. Share with us any you’ve seen lately, or if you’ve created your own please let us know on Facebook!
Technology changes so quickly today; it can be hard to know when enough is enough. A half hour of TV was a common rule when 30-something parents were kids. What happens now when kids can leave the TV and go directly to a laptop, tablet or smartphone? Let’s look at...
So you’ve decided to adopt. Maybe you’ve already spent tens of thousands of dollars on infertility treatments. Maybe you aren’t a big planner and haven’t socked away 30 grand to pay for an adoption. Maybe you and your spouse are just starting out and haven’t had a...
Like so many adoptive families, you may have struggled or are currently struggling with infertility. How do you know when it’s time to quit fertility treatments and make the decision to adopt? When will you be ready? The common consensus is that you’ll never “know”...
As an adoptive parent, is the back to school season stressful? Are there anxieties that come up around your child in the classroom, with a new teacher and new classmates? Hopefully we can set your mind at ease and provide some advice on how to handle this time of...
