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Interested in creating more connection in your family and reducing power struggles? Try a weekly a positive parenting tool: The family meeting, to practice gratitude, share highs/lows and empower kids as problem solvers! Here’s how we’re structuring it right now and will continue to tweak it as we go: Gratitude/Appreciations/Celebrate Highs/Lows Family schedule review What’s …
As we move into an ever faster technologically advancing world, it’s been said that the majority of jobs for the next generation, don’t yet currently exist. That machine learning and AI is the future. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not going to push my kids into a job they don’t enjoy. But I also …
Can you believe we are already winding down 2021 and we’ll be ringing in the 2022 year in a few short weeks? Although you all know how much we love the outdoors, it’s been so cold, so we’ve also been enjoying our time indoors lately playing board games, drawing and creating, and cozying up to …
Choose to sing dance and play when you most feel like you should be doing something more important/productive/(fill in the blank here) Ok, so doing something a little different here today and want to share a bit of inspiration to help remind you to “Choose Joy”! We know what we want to do. In our …
Interested in traveling internationally with kids during the pandemic? We just flew from Spain to Zurich, through Chicago to our final destination, San Francisco! We share our tips below. Sanitary / Health tips: Traveling Internationally with kids during the Pandemic We always recommend this all over our blog, but talk to your kids about what’s …
1. Conundrums by Class Dojo. Not sure if you’re already using or are familiar with Class Dojo, but we learned about it through our children’s school. They use the Class Dojo app to send timely communication, announcements and updates, including photos of what our kids are doing in class. They released a series of ‘Conundrums’ …
Why Rock climbing? Develop important life skill sets. Most active sports for kids require strength, speed and agility, which may make it challenging or intimidating for kids just starting out. Climbing offers an alternative where calm, calculated movements (think more like a board game) can help build confidence, focus, balance, endurance, problem-solving and decision-making. In …
What’s today’s blog post all about? As an Operations Consultant, coach and designer, I realize my strengths can bring a whole lot of value to my home life – in particular, habit forming systems! I have a host of fun things I use at home with the kids (they love checklists!) and today, I share …
Excited for the upcoming Chinese New Year’s celebration? Since we’re still in the middle of a pandemic, we won’t be checking out any Chinese New Year’s parades this year…so we decided to make our own DIY Kids Chinese New Year’s Lion Head! Not familiar with Chinese New Year nor the famous Lion Head dances? A …
A Reminder to Live Life Fully Hello Grow Adventures Community! If you want to skip right to grabbing the free Valentine’s day Polaroid Digital Photo cards, click here. Otherwise, enjoy a story of our recent adventures in the snow and a near death experience that reminds us that life is indeed finite. How has winter …
Christmas is almost here! Every year we look for new, easy Christmas crafts for kids. Last year, snowmen wooden bead ornaments were a hit with the kids and their friends. They also enjoyed making glitter pinecones, fabric foam trees, and colorful sleds out of fat popsicle sticks (I’m not sure if those spent more time …
Thanksgiving is almost here! Below you’ll find a few Thanksgiving crafts for kids we’ve been working on this past week. We’re working on a few others and will share the results of our projects soon! Check out our list of recommended arts & craft supplies to have on hand so that you’re always prepared for …
Tired of playing boring games with your children? Interested in discovering games to entertain the whole family from age 2-99? You’ve come to the right spot! We share below, a growing list of family games we have enjoyed playing together as a family (even one-player ones that are meant to be, and can be, played …
Update: Especially now during the pandemic, we find ourselves seeking more ways to spend time with our children in meaningful ways while balancing work and other day-to-day responsibilities. We hope you find this kids activity schedule helpful and fun to try out with your kids. One day, my daughter asked me if she could paint. …
Alright, we’d be lying if we told you that our kids never complained about going on a hike (or while hiking!). Kids, like adults, need motivation to keep them going. Since time seems to go so slowly for them, a hike can seem like an eternity. Here are some ideas for hiking with kids and …
New to traveling with children or just looking for a refresher? We share below our best tips below for flying, riding buses, trains and other types of private transportation while traveling with children. Check out our in-depth guide to planning family travel abroad for more information on preparing to travel with kids. Flying Arrive at …
Volunteering ideas for Kids: Different Ways You Can Commit to Giving Back as a Family It’s never too early (or late!) to start engaging with our communities and giving back! We share below some resources and ideas of things you can commit to doing together as a family. You’re reading this because like us, you …
If you’re interested in learning more about how to get started with hiking with your kids, check out this blog post. If you want some recommendations on how to motivate and entertain your kids while hiking, check out these ideas here. Encourage your little explorer to venture out with his or her own outdoor adventure …
New to traveling with children? Looking for recommendations for family travel gear and accessories? You’re in the right place! Make sure to also check out our in-depth guide to international travel with children for more tips. Airport and other on-the-go transportation essentials Carry-on sized travel suitcase + a small backpack For packing light while traveling, …
Don’t consider yourself artsy/crafty but want to offer opportunities for your child to spark their creativity? We’re here for you! Check out the lists below for everyday items you can upcycle for art and crafts with children, a list of basic supplies you should have on hand, and some fun, nice-to-have supplies and tools we …
Want to get your family outdoors, but not sure where to start? Below, we share some tips on how to start enjoying outdoor activities as a family. Start with short walks/hikes outside on a regular basis. The easiest first step is to just get out for fresh air and go for a walk – even …
