Brown Bag Lunches for the New Year

It may seem too early to be thinking about heading back to school, but it’s not too early to start planning for the new year. It is so easy to get into a brown bag rut. As the holidays approach and creativity and energy wane, kids begin clamoring for the school lunch over a boring packed lunch. While convenient, research has shown that school lunches contribute to obesity among children of all ages. Bag...

Looking for Fun Winter Break Fieldtrips

The lull between holiday celebrations can be challenging. Movies and shopping can only entertain so long, and are often tough on the pocketbook. Sometimes a “plan B escape” from scrutinizing family is needed! Check out this fieldtrip website that gives the details on free or a small fee “fieldtrips” in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and...

What is Values Parenting?

Linda and Richard Eyres have pioneered the area of “values parenting.” Through their books and website they have provided a tutorial on parenting a family that flourishes, steeped in values including honesty, courage, peacefulness, self-reliance, self-discipline, fidelty, loyality, respect, love, unselfishness, kindness, and mercy. Sound like a tall order? The Eyres break down the process is manageable...

Surviving the Holidays with Happy Children

Bake the cookies, wrap the gifts, (or finish the holiday shopping), deliver the teacher gifts, visit with relatives, race to church services, entertain children. The holidays can be so stressful. All the regular schedules are thrown to the wind. Most children and adults enjoy the change in routine for the first couple of days of winter break, but as dietary, bedtime, and daily routines are disrupted over many...