early elementary Archives - Intentional Family Life

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Child Behaviors and Discipline · Emotional Intelligence

Is Your Emotional and Sensitive Child Struggling at the Holidays? Here’s How to Help

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Family Activities

10 Fascinating Family Games To Play With Curious and Creative Kids

image of happy family of four on floor in front of the Christmas tree reading a book together

Reading

22 Fascinating Christmas Read Alouds The Entire Family Will Love {Seriously…}

Image of young girl on her bed reading what appears to be a Christmas book - concept of beautiful Christmas picture books

Reading

The 31 Most Beautiful Christmas Picture Books {That You’ve Probably Never Read}

Image of snow covered trees in winter with sun low on the horizon suggesting time of the year around winter solstice

Family Activities

9 Charming Winter Solstice Traditions For The Whole Family To Enjoy

image of a young girl and her older brother lying on the floor together at Christmas time reading a picture book - the concept of winter picture books

Reading

22 Wondrous Winter Picture Books That Will Make You Want To Snuggle Up!

Welcome! I'm Karen, and like many of you, I once found myself feeling like my kids deserved a much better mom. Comparing myself with other moms just made me feel like a failure. But I was determined to dive in and learn how to be a good mom - not perfect, mind you - but good (sometimes rockstar good if I do say so myself 😉). I've read, studied, trained as a parenting coach, and talked with therapists, educators, counselors, occupational therapists, speech therapists, anyone I could glean insight from. Here is where I share that all with you!