Kristin Hundt
How to Embrace a Season in Your Home
I was pushing my cart around one of my favorite grocery stores. Before picking up the things on my list, I wandered down the aisles seeing if anything caught my eye. I turned my...
Use the Snack and Chat to Connect with Your Kids
The other day I came downstairs shortly after my kids came home from school. I looked around and everything I saw gave me instant overwhelm! There were papers that looked like they’d be thrown...
When Traveling With Kids, Bring These!
Summer is here! With more consistently nice weather and school being out, summer is the time for more adventuring as a family. It might be quick day trips to a nearby town, a weekend...
A Free Summer Learning Resource Guide
It’s hard to believe that summer is finally here! It brings more sunlight, a slower pace, and the kids are home from school. That last one is a gift, but can also be stressful....
Save Your Summer Sanity With A Quiet Time
Summer encompasses all the feels- magical moments watching your children swim in a pool together, taking family bike rides, maybe adventuring in a new place. There is more sunlight, warmth, bbqs, and celebrations. Summer...
10 Diverse Picture Books You Need
Several years ago, I was in a packed auditorium listening to one of my favorite teachers and reading advocates, Donalynn Miller. I was taking notes on early childhood reading statistics, picture books I needed...
Show Teachers Love During Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is always at the beginning of May. During that time, teachers are working tirelessly to start wrapping up the school year, celebrating each student for their accomplishments, holding onto the goodness...
Celebrate International Women’s Day With Your Sons
International Women’s Day is March 8th and began in 1911. This global celebration honors the political, social, economical, and cultural achievements of women. It is also a day of action: to support women-owned businesses...
Let the Library Make Your Life Easier
In any given week, you can find me packing up several books and heading to our local libraries in Lansing usually with a kid, or four, in tow. My family has between 20-50 books...
Random Acts of Kindness Day
The middle of winter is challenging. The magic of the holidays is long over. Sometimes there are days or weeks where we don't see much of the sun; it feels dark all the time....