Welcome to Boy Scouting! If you're like we were several years ago, we had no idea what our new scout needed. Even with the camping packing lists given to us and our own outdoor experiences, we weren't sure of the best brands to purchase. I still remember sitting with another new-scout-mom and listening to a 16 year old give us his sage advice for camp. All of the chairs were put away around us as we listened. I had so many questions. We had no idea how we'd ever send our firstborns off … [Read more...]
100 Cup Challenge – Fun Rainy Day Activity
This 100 Cup Challenge is perfect for someone looking for a fun rainy day game or indoor activity. If you're a teacher, this is an awesome activity for the 100th day of school or indoor recess! If you're a mom, don't be surprised if this becomes the new favorite kids game! True story... On the same day my son received (as gifts) 2 LEGO sets, I purchased 100 red plastic cups. The LEGOS cost $33 and the cups cost $6. Which set did they play with longer? You guessed it... the … [Read more...]
Real Advice for Middle School Boys
Looking for REAL advice for your Middle School boy before he starts school? I've written about tween boy hygiene tips and getting organized for school, but nothing tells the truth like this one. Advice from a real 7th grader, one who just finished his first year of middle school. I wrote some Mom notes at the bottom to encourage YOU too. The only way to appreciate this post is to read it aloud to your son. Real advice for boys, by BOYS. 1. Gym Change quickly, keep looking down, do … [Read more...]
Back-to-Sports Season
I just read a powerful article (here) by Tim Elmore, on the involvement of parents in their children's sports. We've all seen the helicopter parent, the one who yells from the sidelines, and the one that coaches all the time...even when they're not the coach. This type of behavior really wears children out and can sometimes cause them to lose love for the game(or instrument or hobby). As parents, we need the right words to equip and encourage our children. Researchers Brown and Miller … [Read more...]