This week, we're going to roll into a tribute to summer and talk about getting into the swing of back to school. Our Summer Glimmers & Dimmers But first, let's go ahead and start with our glimmer and our dimmer. Rachel's July Glimmer My glimmer this month is my...
This month, we're going to talk about fostering sibling relationships as we move into the summer months. Ashlee & Rachel’s Joint Dimmer So we're going to start with our dimmer first. A joint dimmer. It probably seems like we talk about this a lot, but this was too...
It’s that time of year again—back to school. This summer felt like it lasted a second. I blinked and it’s gone. I feel like we just had an end of the school year party and now here we go again. Cherishing Summer Moments With My Kids I don’t know who enjoys summer...
For many families, summer is the most wonderful time of the year. School is out, days are long, sun is plentiful and vacations, cookouts and family time outdoors are common. Here are four tips to keep your eyes safe during this summer season. Avoid Getting a "Sunburn...
It happens every single school year: the last day. Our children are anticipating summer more than ever, but I just want to put off summer for a few more days. Just a few more days to hear the chattiness of the juniors outside my door. Just a few more days to prolong...
Summer break can't come soon enough. We’re all desperate to decompress from the wild pace of the school year and enjoy a little downtime. But for parents of preteen or teenage kids who are past the age for camp and too young to find summer jobs, there’s a slight...
The kids are out of school, and we’ve banked up just enough vacation time for this exact moment. After a few years of travel being limited, it’s time for a summer trip! Do you recall that one summer vacation or that one family trip as a child that was etched into your...
Summer has always been my season. Growing up I spent my time riding bikes, and swimming, but most evenings were spent at the softball fields. Nostalgia sweeps over me with the small summer moments of eating vegetables straight from the garden with my dad, picking...
Netflix binges. Golf tournaments. Softball games. Cleaning closets. Reading. Extra screen time. Falling down the Twitter rabbit hole. Way too many frozen pizzas. Late nights on the deck. As I try to blog this month I am quickly halted by writer’s block over and over....
It’s hot out there, but summer weather shouldn’t stop you from exercising, gardening or enjoying other activities outside – in fact, getting out in nature helps with stress levels! But it’s important to be prepared and proactive to avoid heat-related problems. The...
During my morning walk, I caught myself reminiscing about being in the school building with students and missing everything about it. Not only do I miss teaching, but my kids miss school, their friends and the activities. And, all I can do is plan for and hope that we will be back in school buildings this fall. Without thinking too far in advance, we must experience summer first.
Ah, summer—the sun is hot, school is out, energy is high, and let's face it, for parents this can be a challenging time. Not only does your routine change, but it’s also difficult to keep your kids reading.Does “summer school work” sound like a chore to your kids?...
One of my summer jobs is to keep the weeds in check. I do my best to patrol the yard, our raised garden and an area between a couple of houses that I call the “no person’s land”. I’ve discovered that if I patrol at least twice a week, I can keep on top of the task—heaven forbid we go on a two-week vacation.
For as long as I can remember, I always look forward to summer. Summers were (and still are) filled with softball games, fireworks, grilling and going on adventures.
I told my kids this the other day: “I’m so excited for school to be in session. I’m a better mom when I am teaching.” All three of our kids gave me a blank stare.
I’m the grandma of four beautiful and loving grandchildren. They teach me a great deal about life and love. They give more to me than I’ll ever be able to give to them. This past week, though, being a grandma was a little different.
Grandparenting during the summer months is always enjoyable and always changing. Why would I expect or want anything else? Between the sporting practices/events and working, our grandkids are a blessing to have around.
As a doctor, my goal is to keep children happy and healthy all year long. It is a great privilege to partner with parents to provide for the physical and emotional well-being of children through every stage of development.
The Fourth of July is always a fun part of summer. Shooting fireworks, relaxing with friends, block parties, picnic food and everything red, white and blue.
It’s summer, and for me the best time to spend with my grandkids! The days are longer, school is out and we can do so many things outside! I’m a nature freak, so for me, it’s a great time to use whatever we see outside to teach.
With temperatures rising into the 100s, it’s important to take precautions so your children avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
What to feed a toddler? That is a loaded question! In a society that has daily reviews of what our food is really made up of such as artificial dyes, GMO’s, hormone exposure and so on; I have decided to be a very conscious mom about what I’m feeding my daughter.
As a full time dietitian, wife to a busy husband and mother to three active children (11, 8 and 6), it is difficult to keep everyone on track and eating the right foods when school is out of session.
Heather Talbott, Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator at Bryan Health, shares eight ways to keep kids safe during the summer!
May is skin cancer awareness month and a good time to reflect on our own views on tanning and the sun. First, remember to do your personal skin exam. If you see any new or changing spots on your skin – or anyone else’s skin – please have those areas checked by your doctor. It’s also a good time to remember that taking care in the sun is important for people of all ages – from newborns to adults.
There’s nothing more exciting than the last day of school! Thoughts of lazy summer days, sunshine and popsicles fill our heads. As a mom, I have always enjoyed the last day of school as much as my kids. No more backpacks, homework, papers and yelling, “Hurry up! We’re late!”
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