by Jessika Shields | Apr 19, 2022 | Parenting
A weekend reset is what many families look forward to. It is that coveted time where you get to really live life to the fullest, especially if it is a 3-day weekend – a fav of many!!! Well, weekends can be a great time to maximize the benefit of just being with...
by Jessika Shields | Apr 18, 2022 | Parenting
Weekends should be a time to reset, right? After a long week at school or at the office, we all usually look forward to the weekend. With TGIF’s and Happy Friday’s thrown around, it seems as if we as individuals seek to have a break from the hustle and bustle that the...
by Jessika Shields | Dec 23, 2021 | Parenting
Giving thanks is not just reserved for Thanksgiving. It is a character trait that should be modeled all year long! Your child learns more about the world from first watching you and then watching others through socialization. However, you are your child’s first...
by Jessika Shields | Nov 20, 2021 | Parenting
Is it okay to teach our children to look for the silver lining? The answer is “YES”! We want kids to be able to build resilience by understanding how to find the silver lining in difficult situations. Not only does it build strength, but it also builds character. But...
by Jessika Shields | Nov 16, 2021 | Parenting
There is so much research centered around the link between gratitude and happiness in children. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies found that gratitude is linked to happiness in children by age 5. This means that instilling a sense of...
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