by Betsy Stern | Dec 25, 2021 | uncategorized
Both my kids are excessively motivated by rewards. They love praise. They love to hear they did something well. They love treats, prizes and stickers for a job well done. We learned early on with my oldest that rewards seem to work A LOT better than nagging,... 
by Betsy Stern | Dec 21, 2021 | uncategorized
My family LOVES games – board games, card games, charades, hide and seek…you name it, and we are IN! My kids are now 10 and 7 so our repertoire of games has expanded quite a bit, and they are now able to play more advanced options. Which brings us to our... 
by Betsy Stern | Dec 13, 2021 | uncategorized
As the holiday season ramps up and I find more and more packages arriving at our front door, I realize (as I do every year) that we have a LOT of stuff. Staying on top of clutter and excess items can be a never-ending job. My kids are constantly growing out of... 
by Betsy Stern | Dec 6, 2021 | uncategorized
The holidays are sneaking up on us, and we are now deep into gift finding/buying/making season. Whether you love to hit the mall looking for just the right thing for your loved ones, or whether you love to sit in a cozy house crafting something unique, there are a...