This link is something I shared a year ago, but it’s so important I want to share it at least once a year. We think we know what it looks like when someone is drowning and we are WRONG. Please take the time to read this. It only takes a minute for a child to get in trouble in the water and this could literally help you save a life.
http://tinyurl.com/kd8mltf
Father’s Day is this coming Sunday. It is unfortunate that it falls after school gets out, because most schools help kids (at least little kids) come up with a nice gift for Mother’s Day but Father’s Day is pretty much left for the kids to do on their own.
Father’s Day is important, though, and children should give it as much attention as Mother’s Day. Dads are really important and we all should show our appreciation for all they do.
Depending on the dad and on the ages of the kids, Father’s Day gifts can range from a home-decorated coffee mug to spending the day at a baseball game.
To make a fun coffee mug, follow these simple instructions from Newsweek: Buy a cheap white coffee mug from Target or Walmart. Decorate it using Sharpie permanent markers, or have the kids go nuts themselves. Then put the mug in the oven and turn th heat to 450 degrees and set a times for 30 minutes. When the timer goes off, turn off the oven but leave the mug in until it’s completely cooled. As long as you hand wash the mug, the decorations will be permanent.
For more fun and low-cost ideas, go to http://tinyurl.com/lh2yxzn
Having an au pair is one way families put their values into practice, teaching their children about the value of diversity and acceptance, about how to relate to different cultures in their futures, and about how the meaning of the word ‘family’ can include people who live far away.
There is an organization in the Twin Cities that also helps families raise children who are thoughtful about the world around them. Doing Good Together helps families find opportunites to work together to make the world a better place – everything from helping animals to advocating for social justice, and everything in between. They even give ideas for small random acts of kindness, such as leaving quarters at a vending machine for the next person to use, or writing a note to someone to let them know you care. It’s a wonderful resource for all families!
If you’re looking for something to do on a rainy day, go to http://www.bigheartedfamilies.org/ and pick a project to do. They give you all the information you need, including appropriate ages of children, so it makes it super easy for everyone!
