The Animal Kingdom — Raising Kids

Bear, Bat, or Bumblebee

Posted by Katy Stager on

So the other day while I was saying โ€œfarewellโ€ to our tree ornaments and Christmas lights, it occurred to me that I canโ€™t imagine raising our daughter anywhere else. Sheโ€™s a lucky lady to grow up in a place where she will get to know and hopefully love all four seasons.ย My plan, as her mom, is to do my best to avoid negative seasonalย commentary...

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Stir Crazy!

Posted by Sara Carlson on

Being stuck inside all winter can make the kiddos (and parents!) go a bit stir crazy, so I like to have some great activities ready. My boys love science, arts, and crafts and our favorite winter mix-it-up experiment combines all three.

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Goalie

Posted by Sara Carlson on

New Year's Resolutions don't really work for me, I prefer to set and reach goals constantly, challenging myself on a regular basis, particularly when it comes to my family and community. So, what does 2014 have in store for you? Are you looking for some kid-friendly New Year's Resolutions? Look no further.ย 

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Making Time

Posted by Katy Stager on

Having a child really puts โ€œtimeโ€ into perspective. Time has become more personal to me now that I truly understand the value of it โ€“ how quickly it comes and goesโ€ฆ how powerless we are to stop it from slipping by. The only control we have lies in what we choose to DO with the time we are given.

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Household Icky-ness

Posted by Katy Stager on

Talk to any parent, and one thing we all seem to have in common is that utterly helpless feeling you get when your child is sick. The glassy eyes. The runny nose. The rattley chest.

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