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Do you know what kids are thinking about when National Great Outdoors Month, aka June, comes right around the corner? The freedom to have fun for a whole summer!  As a family, June is a great time to consider how you plan on spending the next couple of months before...

This May, think of how to inspire confidence in your teen for National Teen Self-Esteem Month! When you look back on your days as a teenager, what do you remember most? For most of us either smile sheepishly at our past actions or sigh, knowing we could have made a...

We got you covered on how to show your support for Foster Care Awareness Month this year. In celebration and honor of May, we want to take this opportunity to recommend ways you can become an ally for the foster parents, children, and community dedicated to improving...

Almost exactly three years ago, we published a blog article about providing your child with structure as they (and you) learn and navigate through the foster care system. Foster care at its core can be unpredictable; and after the past two years of intense changes and...

For April–a season spring of cleaning and flowers blooming–why not learn how to garden and take care of plants with your kids? It never hurts to get out of the house more to spend time in the great outdoors, breathe in the fresh air, and soak up some sunlight.  Why...

Connecting with your kids – biological or not – can be tough sometimes! We get it; kids are always changing and in their early years, it seems like they grow up in a flash, right before your eyes. What was their favorite food one day they can’t stomach the next, and...

Did you know that March is National Craft Month? If you have a child who loves being artistic or is curious about getting started, this is the perfect time to encourage them to try!  Who knows? Maybe, crafting might become one of their lifelong hobbies or turn into a...

Let's face the music – not everyone enjoys eating their veggies, especially kids. Even as adults, the thought of a steaming heap of veg on your plate when you wish you could dig into an entire pan of brownies can kind of ruin your day. Unfortunately, vegetables are an...

We don’t know about you, but we love a good podcast. Sometimes a long drive needs to be broken up with something other than music, and a 15 minute walk can feel like 5 when your favorite podcast is playing in your ears. Whatever reason you joined the podcast fan-club,...

Kindness! An eight-letter word that it seems like everyone could use a lot more of nowadays. In the dictionary (Oxford, to be exact) kindness is a noun that means: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. The world seems to be a much more enjoyable...