Who is looking for something to do on Fourth of July? Are you confused by all the festivals that you can choose from? As a family in the Dallas area, you have many events and firework displays to choose from when celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. With so much going on, it is sometimes hard to choose which event to attend. To make sure you get the most out of your Fourth of July … [Read more...]
Building Your Child’s Vocabulary by Having a Fun Family Game Night
We know that students tend to learn best when they are having fun. So, how can we improve our student’s vocabulary while the whole family is having fun? There are a number of games available at our local or online department and toy stores that can boost the depth, understanding, and fluency of your student’s language usage and vocabulary, all the while bringing the family together for an evening … [Read more...]
How I Saved Thanksgiving with Cell Phone Rules… And How You Can Too
The day before Thanksgiving, I fought with myself about setting up cell phone rules for the family I love: 3 daughters, 3 son-in laws, 3 grandsons, and 3 granddaughters. I know I wanted my family to have face-to face conversations since it is so rare that we are all together in one place. I know I wanted to set some boundaries for phones during our holiday get together. And I knew I risked … [Read more...]
Holly Jolly Instead of Bah-Humbug: Four Strategies to Beat Holiday Stress
Once again the holiday season is upon us. What is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year” can quickly turn into a time of turmoil when attempting to juggle a multitude of time commitments. Shopping and wrapping, cooking and cleaning, decorating and attending various holiday functions can quickly leave us feeling overwhelmed and drained versus being in the “holiday … [Read more...]