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We know that quarantining and shutting down our world is one of the best ways to stop the spread of the coronavirus or, more specifically, COVID-19. In theory, staying at home helps us avoid others so that the disease will just die out since it has nowhere to go, right? But, if you have active kids – as most of us do – you may be wondering how in the world will they get through this!?  Parents everywhere around the world are asking themselves this very question. Listen up – telling a kid they are going to be stuck at...

If you have found yourself struggling to get a grip on your new way of life, you should know that you are not alone. All around the world, life has been disrupted. Routines and schedules are suddenly changed – some drastically – and you may find yourself overwhelmed and off-kilter.  Stop for a moment and take a deep breath. This COVID-19 pandemic may be bringing us some drastic changes and emotionally-disturbing times, but it is not impossible to handle. You can find some balance amidst all the chaos.  Does any of this sound familiar?  Your office was shut down due...

It doesn’t matter how much you vow to not let it happen, creating a family puts stress on your relationship. Roles change, life gets incredibly busy, and by the time it is quiet and you can settle down, you are too exhausted to do anything but sleep. Keep this routine for long and you will find that you are like two strangers raising common kids.  Don’t let this Valentine’s Day pass you by without taking the time to do something about this situation. Rekindle the spark with your significant other and you will find that all areas of your life...

Valentine’s Day is coming up – the day when couples everywhere share chocolates and roses and head out for dinner and movie. But, what about the kids? How can we make Valentine’s Day just as loving and magical for them? No one wants to feel left out on a day that is supposed to be overflowing with love. So, make sure you do something extra special for your kids. They’ll surely be feeling the love with these ideas! Give them 14 days of love notes. Cut out heart-shaped pieces of construction paper. Then, beginning on February 1st, write down something...