Read more about the article 20 Questions to Ask Your Daughter (When “Fine” Isn’t Enough)
20 kitchen questions to get more out of your daughter than "how was your day?"

20 Questions to Ask Your Daughter (When “Fine” Isn’t Enough)

There's a specific moment most moms of elementary-age girls know by heart. You ask, "How was your day?" And she says, "Fine."That's it. That's the whole conversation. She wanders off…

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Talk-It-Out Tuesday: The Simple Dinner Habit That Builds Stronger, More Connected Kids

 In a world filled with notifications, busy schedules, and constant distractions, connection can easily slip through the cracks.That’s why we’re introducing something simple...but powerful:Talk-It-Out Tuesday.One night a week.One table.No phones.…

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Read more about the article Raising Cooperative & Inclusive Kids: Simple Activities That Build Stronger Friendships
We can teach our kids how to be more cooperative and inclusive with others.

Raising Cooperative & Inclusive Kids: Simple Activities That Build Stronger Friendships

Why Cooperation and Inclusion Matter More Than Ever Friendships can be one of the most beautiful — and sometimes most challenging — parts of childhood. From learning how to share,…

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Read more about the article Family Game Night: Building Connection & Confidence with Samantha Sourdough
Hosting a family game night is a wonderful way to build connection within the family, and confidence in kids.

Family Game Night: Building Connection & Confidence with Samantha Sourdough

In busy households filled with schedules, screens, and distractions, finding time to truly connect can feel harder than ever. That’s where Samantha Sourdough comes in. As the Crumb who represents…

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Read more about the article Celebrate Strengths Instead of Resolutions with Whitney Wheat
Instead of hanging on resolutions, celebrate your kids strengths together

Celebrate Strengths Instead of Resolutions with Whitney Wheat

When a new year begins, it’s easy to feel pressure to fix what’s “wrong” or make big promises about changing ourselves. But Whitney Wheat believes there’s a better place to…

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Read more about the article Warm-Heart Wednesday: Writing Notes That Rise with Love
A great connection activity with your kids is making notes for family members to exchange!

Warm-Heart Wednesday: Writing Notes That Rise with Love

A Family Connection Activity Featuring Samantha Sourdough Why Words Matter More Than We Realize In the middle of busy weeks filled with school, work, and endless to-do lists, families often…

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Read more about the article The Connection Challenge: 12 Months of Together Time
A great connection challenge is to plan ONE activity per month to do with the family.

The Connection Challenge: 12 Months of Together Time

With Whitney Wheat In a world that moves fast and pulls families in many directions, Whitney Wheat gently reminds us of something important: connection doesn’t have to be complicated—it just…

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Read more about the article Draw Your Future Self: Seeing Goals Through a Child’s Eyes with Rachel Rye
A great way to help kids set goals for themselves is by having them draw a future version of themselves.

Draw Your Future Self: Seeing Goals Through a Child’s Eyes with Rachel Rye

When adults think about goal setting, we often think about lists, timelines, and checklists. But kids see the future differently—and Rachel Rye knows that imagination is one of their greatest…

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