Our Best Summer Posts
Summer is almost here! Allyson Reynolds put together a list of all the best summer posts from Power of Moms. Whatever your family size, age, and personality, we can help make this summer your family's best yet!
Top 5 Things To Miss (or NOT Miss) About Summer
The end of summer is always bittersweet for me. While I am certainly ready to settle back into a tighter schedule that includes a few afternoons a week to myself, I’m also feeling a little bummed out that our summer is coming to an end.
Putting Down the Whistle: Four Ways to Help Your Children Get Along
Summertime generally means more family time. But does it also mean more sibling squabbling? If you feel like you're spending your summer playing referee, Amanda Hamilton Roos has some new roles for you to play to end (or at least minimize!) the fighting.
July Make A Difference Challenge: A Service Scavenger Hunt
What kids don’t just love a scavenger hunt? The idea behind this challenge is that instead of collecting objects, everyone will provide an act of service.
Creating Memories Through Vacation Traditions
Families can form some of the best trip memories from small traditions. Keep in mind it's just not the fun you’ll have at your destination, but the fantastic memories you can make before you even get there! Read on for some great ideas for fun on the road.
The Swing of Summer
Now that summer is in full swing, I’m guessing most mothers already have a game plan in place for the upcoming months. But before you fill your calendar to overflowing with every summer camp available, I have a few thoughts that I hope will get you excited about this rare time when you get your children...
What a Hands-Free Summer Looks Like
Perhaps you've seen it elsewhere, but if not, here's Rachel Stafford's amazing essay on keeping our priorities straight during the summer...
The Blessings of a Slow Summer
My children will only be young once and summers don’t last forever. This summer I am committed to 'treasure the doing’ of the ‘little things in life.’ I’m determined to make it a summer to remember.
How to Keep Your Child’s Brain Active During Summer
I like to think we can prevent our children’s brains from turning to slush over the summer. So, how do we enjoy the fun and relaxation of summer while still keeping our children’s brains active?
Creating A Summer Schedule
Today is the first day of summer for my family. School is out, the weather is great, and we are excited…so why did I end up in such a grumpy mood this morning?
Do-It-Yourself Summer Camp
Last year we finally got summer right. We decided to forego regular summer camps and the kids and I came up with our own plan for a "Loosli Learning Adventures Camp" including some required activities to keep our bodies and brains active and our house clean and plan for getting to our "bucket list" of...
Spring Cleaning in the Fall?
Here we are: summer has ended and we’re gearing up for fall. So, why is it that I feel the need to do spring cleaning now?
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