Emotional intelligence is at the core of a happy and meaningful life. By teaching positive character traits—like compassion and gratitude—we give our children the tools to self-motivate, build positive relationships, and effectively manage stress and worry. And books can play a crucial role in this process, which is why I compiled this list of children’s…
Mellow Mindfulness Activities for Kids
Something we are focusing on in our homeschool (well, our home in general) is increasing our mindfulness. Today, I am going to share with you a few of my favorite go-to (and basically prep-free) mindfulness activities for kids! Why is mindfulness important for children? But first, what is mindfulness, and why is it important for…
Bedtime Gratitude Journal for Kindergarteners
Helping young kids wind down at the end of the day can be more than just brushing their teeth and reading a story. It’s also the perfect time to build some positive habits. One of the sweetest and most meaningful ways to do that is with a Bedtime Gratitude Journal for Kindergarteners. Just a few…
Learning About Manners and More with Fun Games
Earlier this week, I introduced you to one of my favorite resources. I know I say that a lot… BUT this one has a special place in my heart. Raising Kind, Caring, Good Kids was created after some particularly trying times in our own home. These were times when some of our little ones did…