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10 Minutes Together: Family of Purpose Activity #1 - Create Your Own Family Code

It’s a new year, and we’re all about helping you parent with intention in 2012! This year, resolve to become a Family of Purpose! Activity #1 – Create Your Own Family Code

25 Ways to Squeeze in the Last Bit of Summer

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain

The school countdown is on, and the summer break is quickly evaporating. How is your family enjoying the last bit of summer before school starts? Consider these ideas: Read more >

Easy Ways to Create Memorable Family Picnics

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain
In Minnesota, we live for summers! There almost always isn’t a weekend where a barbecue or picnic isn’t happening. Over the years, I’ve learned that when you make these events special and simple, your kids can enjoy them more. Try these tips for a successful family picnic. Read More >

10 Minutes Together: Keeping Family Sanity

Family life can get crazy at times! When things start to get hectic, try these 10 ideas for keeping the sanity in your household.

Tips for Fun, Playful Parenting

“Follow the giggles.”— Lawrence J. Cohen, author of Playful Parenting

One of the best parts of parenting is having fun with your kids. Most of the time, it’s easy, but sometimes it’s not.

5 Easy Ways to Make Family Reunions Memorable

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain
Summertime is a popular time for family reunions, but too often family reunions are like junior high gatherings: Cliques abound! Try these ideas for making your next family reunion a memorable one. Read more >

How Do You Plan for Summer?

Every spring, I find myself doing a new puzzle: How will all the pieces of summer fit together?

Fun Ways to Welcome Spring!

In our home, we love spring. We have fun in spring, and we celebrate this season as new life pops up around us outdoors.

Simple Tips for April Fool's Day Fun!

It’s April Fool’s Day! What do you expect will happen? Some people dread this holiday. Others skip it. But if you’re a parent, it’s likely that your kids will do something to celebrate it. So make this a day to have some fun! Consider these ideas.

What’s the Most Embarrassing Thing You’ve Done as a Parent?

Whenever you parent, it’s important to remember that you’re a human being. That means you’ll sometimes make mistakes. You’ll sometimes jump to the wrong conclusion, and you’ll sometimes do downright embarrassing things!