It’s been a ________ (choose your adjective) 18 months. Now it’s back-to-school time. The kids may be wearing masks. They may be a foot taller. (Seriously, how did that happen?!) Life changed, and the kids changed with it. If you…
Moving With Kids & Pets
2020 poses many challenges for families who are moving. Of course, there are the logistical concerns and questions about moving during a pandemic. Then, there is the emotional aspect of moving during COVID-19. Will my family be happy in a…
Because my husband, Dan, and I moved ten times in eleven years, we decluttered every year with moving as our motivation. Now that we’re settled in the Chicago suburbs, the decluttering tradition continues and I’m still pretty hardcore about it.…
Amba Brown is an Australian Positive Psychology author and the writer of Finding Your Path Books, a happiness series for youth. As the author of the successful book series for kids, Finding Your Path, what inspired you? I’ve always written…
Whenever I talk to parents about their upcoming move, their main concern is the kids. They want to know if they’ve ruined their child’s life (they haven’t) and if the kids will cope with starting at a new school (they…
When we moved all the time, decluttering was part of life. Now that we’re settled, there’s no need to simplify on a regular basis. Nevertheless, Donation Weekend has become a family tradition. And, the kids actually like it. What you…
I host family workshops to help kids transition to a new school, and it’s the best part of my job. The kids start the session uncertain where to sit and not knowing what to expect. By the end, they’re laughing…
You made it through the hard part, so give yourself a break. Don’t worry about unpacking right away. It will get done eventually. Instead, use this time to enjoy some fun family activities and get to know your new city.…
Thank you to E. Mellyberry for her guest post this week. E. Mellyberry is the author of eight children’s books and two adult novels. She’s the founder of Indonesia indie publishing house m.i.books which specializes in editing and publishing books…
Lego creations falling apart on cookie sheets throughout the house, Pokémon cards stashed in your favorite Tupperware container, heaps of mismatched doll shoes piled in a corner. . . Sound familiar? While we love the child that comes with the…
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