Fall is here! It’s been so nice, but now we’re in a cold front. Dig out those fall coats, and go on an acorn hunt. My family went to a few local parks. We have a lot of nice parks and places to hike around Omaha. I spy with my little eye a pinecone and […]
Children Go Through the Grief Cycle During Divorce or Separation
Even though you may not realize it, divorce or separation will cause your children to go through the same stages of grief that you are experiencing. To the child it is much the same as if there was a death in the family. Each parent or child experiences grief in his or her own way. Using steps as an analogy, […]
The Complete Guide to Sensory Play
I recently had a friend ask me for some tips on how to get started with sensory play. Her son has a motor disorder and the doctors tell her that sensory activities would be good for him, but she isn’t sure where to start. It can be overwhelming. Searching “sensory” on Pinterest will generate a […]
5 Edible Busy Bags
There are so many incredible day trips in the area surrounding the KMC, we are surrounded by eight countries, live just 30 minutes from the French boarder, and there are a handful of large, historic cities within a two three hour radius just in Germany alone. We’ve been knocking them off the bucket list, Trier and Heidelberg last month, […]
15 Places to Volunteer with Kids in Omaha
As my children are getting a little older, we want to include time where we can volunteer together and give back to our community. Omaha has many wonderful organizations whose mission is to help others, and it is inspiring to serve with the people and agencies who give so much every day. It is always […]
When Our Kids Resist Us, They’re Asking for Something They Need
Do you ever have those days where your kids actively fight you with every step they take? Yeah, me too. To be honest, I’ve had a string of those days lately. Most of today was spent listening to grumpy kids screaming at everyone and everything in frustration. The latest came with angry tears, “It won’t […]
