by Smarter Parenting | Dec 21, 2016 | Blogs, Others
5 tips for instilling gratitude “What do you say?” I prompt my two little boys regularly. “Thank you,” they quickly respond. They know the drill: when someone gives you something or does something to help you, you say thank you. While I’m happy that my boys express...
by Smarter Parenting | Dec 19, 2016 | Blogs, Others
Christmas lights and Christmas memories I love traditions and I love holidays. Holidays break up the routine of everyday life. They give something to look forward to and something to plan for. Traditions provide a familiarity and instantly bring a feeling of the...
by Smarter Parenting | Dec 19, 2016 | Blogs, Others
Christmas in the islands Twas the week before Christmas that our adventure began as we stood in line to board a red and white cargo ship, the Olovaha. It seemed as though the vessel had been overbooked from the number of people on deck, sticking their heads out of...
by Smarter Parenting | Dec 16, 2016 | Blogs, Others
5 awesome family traditions your family can start What are your favorite childhood holiday memories? For me, they are the family traditions that persisted year after year: driving around to look at Christmas lights, acting out the nativity story with sheets as...
by Smarter Parenting | Dec 14, 2016 | Blogs, Others
5 ways to keep from going insane during the holidays I love the holidays. After all, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” right? I love the nostalgic images in that famous song: “There’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in...