As we move through our holiday seasons those of us who may be navigating a fertility journey during the holidays may need extra love, support and care. Those of us with friends and family members who are affected by...
Exposing children to different races and cultures is an extremely important part of raising children who value and respect all people. Toys are great way to do that! If you begin to expose your children to different races and...
The holidays are here and we never pass up a good book to go with them! While Christmas books are abundant, we love reading with our kids about how different places and people celebrate. So, I rounded up this...
It's still fall, but my mind is already on the holiday season. I just can't wait for Christmas! As I get ready for my favorite holiday, I want to make sure my kids are learning about the holidays other...
Gratitude and thankfulness are powerful emotions that can impact our lives in meaningful and positive ways. Teaching these emotions to children can be challenging. Gratitude inspired activities and crafts are a great way to introduce and nurture an "attitude...
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we are in the season of gratitude once more. Sadly, many of us only put the gratitude in focus this time of the year and instead of making it a tentpole in our...
Each year, the Friday after Thanksgiving is designated as Native American Heritage Day. It's a day to celebrate and acknowledge the culture and contributions of Native Americans appropriately and respectfully. It also creates a space to talk with our...
As the winter holidays approach, so too does the season of giving. Teaching our children how about giving back is an important parental responsibility. However, being responsible for such an important life lesson can also feel overwhelming! To help...
When you are an adoptive parent, nothing prepares you for the cringeworthy things people say. Keep in mind, everyone is well-intended, but that doesn't mean words don't leave us feeling a certain way. My typical stance is to smile...
In a world that sometimes seems hurried and unkind, teaching children the value of kindness is more important than ever. Kindness is not just a virtue; it's a language of the heart that children inherently understand. By nurturing this...
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Lansing Mom’s Local Love Series highlights local women and the businesses they have built. Supporting Small Businesses is so important to us at Lansing...
