A Kaleidoscope of Ideas for Families
Homeowners often focus on aesthetics when tending to the outside of their house. Fresh paint, manicured lawns, and pressure-washed siding improve how a home looks, but appearance is only part of the story. The condition of your home’s exterior can quietly influence the physical health of the people living inside. Proper upkeep, especially in areas prone to moisture, mold, and… Read More
Most households contend with some form of outside noise, whether it is an occasional car horn or the constant hum of nearby traffic. While some sounds are unavoidable, frequent or disruptive noise can interfere with sleep, concentration, and overall quality of life. Understanding where this noise originates is the first step in finding practical ways to reduce its impact…. Read More
Even though Joy is beginning her journey at a performing arts school now, my seven years as a homeschool parent made the Tuttle Twins survey— We Surveyed 1,000+ Parents. Here’s What They Told Us About Schooling Today—really hit home. When parents ranked their top priorities in the Tuttle Twins survey, I felt like I was reading my own checklist for… Read More
There’s a moment — maybe it’s while you’re scraping peanut butter off the wall, or folding laundry at 11:47 PM — when you pause and wonder if this is really what motherhood is supposed to feel like. The toys are everywhere, the coffee’s cold (again), and your toddler has decided pants are optional for the third time this week. And… Read More
When mental health becomes a family issue, it’s rarely simple. Maybe it’s a mom stretched too thin and breaking under the pressure. Maybe it’s an adult child battling depression while their parents try to figure out how to help without crossing boundaries. Maybe it’s a sibling whose struggles with schizophrenia ripple through the entire household. The truth is, mental health… Read More
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