Advent is the long-distance trip of holidays, the season of children repeatedly asking, “Are we there yet?!” It’s filled with great anticipation and excitement, but it can also be filled […]
Holidays can be a chore
Shortly after our oldest was born, a certain parenting magazine just started showing up in our mailbox. After about three months, I noticed that every issue plays into stereotypes that […]
Five ways to stay sane in the holiday hustle
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and sometimes the most stressful. Many American families today have such busy schedules and limited bandwidth that the holiday season can […]
Grandparent’s Day
“Very often it is grandparents who ensure that the most important values are passed down to their grandchildren, and many people can testify that they owe their initiation into the […]
Thanks around the world
Cut out and make copies of the many ways to say “Thank you” around the world. Place a copy on each plate at your Thanksgiving meal and take turns saying […]