Today we are bringing back a favorite episode to help you prepare for summer. We know those long, lovely summer days can become some of our family’s best memories, but how do we create a little more structure so that summer break is enjoyable for EVERYONE? April and Saren share detailed, tried-and-true ideas for summer […]
Don’t Fix the Pains of Summer
In the spirit of encouraging growth and freedom, I’ve made a list of things I will not fix for my kids this summer…
Ideas for Working Together – April and Eric Perry: Episode 160
In an ideal world, parents would ALWAYS be on the same page, and working together would be a cinch. But getting ourselves in alignment requires the application of a variety of principles, which are not always easy to figure out. Eric and April Perry are starting the conversation here about how to develop a strong family culture TOGETHER.
Making Summer Awesome: Episode 159
Those long, lovely days of summer can become some of our family’s best memories. But how do we create a little more structure so that summer break is enjoyable for EVERYONE? April and Saren share their best tips here.
Operation Summer: How to Keep Active Kids Engaged
Last summer I googled, “What do eight-year-old boys like to do?” more than one time. My calm, easy-going child suddenly had boundless energy. Here are twelve activities that I have found keep my school-age kids active and learning during the summer.
The Anti-Summer-Bucket-List Campaign
I am aiming this summer to stop my mom-overachievement tendencies and to see instead where a quieter journey takes us. I want to explore a new kind of summer bucket list this year. Or, I guess you could say an anti-list.
Six Tips for Road Trips with Little Kids
If the itch to travel hasn’t stopped just because you have kids, try these six tips for road trips with little ones.
Real Magic in Childhood: Episode 62
Is it our job to make our children’s childhood magical? Or should we simply get out of the way so our kids can make their own magic? Join Saren and April as they discuss a variety of perspectives to help us find the right balance.
Mom Adventures
During the summer I sometimes feel guilty when I ignore my children to do housework. Other times I feel frustrated because I give them attention but neglect essential tasks. I realized something needed to change, so I instituted a tradition that has since been the highlight of summer.
How I Plan to Stop Dieting and Be Healthier
A couple weeks ago I realized that my opinion of my body has almost nothing to do with how it looks and almost everything to do with how I am treating it. Here’s my simple plan for a healthier lifestyle as opposed to a crash diet over the summer.
Reality Check
Summer is half over, and Allyson Reynolds finally made it to the library with her kids (for the first time). Needless to say, her best-laid plans to create a meaningful, productive summer for her children haven’t exactly come to fruition. But that’s OK!
Summer Must-Haves
I’ve been collecting the very best ideas for making summertime wonderful for our families (and I’d love for you to add YOUR ideas to the list).