by tlfutcher | Nov 24, 2019 | Explore
Hi! My name is Charity and I am a wife and a mom to four crazy kids! My firstborn, Logan, made me a mom in 2009, and I could never have imagined the journey the two of us would go on. I had no idea what motherhood would look like for me. Logan was diagnosed with...
by tlfutcher | Sep 4, 2019 | Explore
Doctor’s orders. Play outside, young man! When I took my son to the doctor to take care of the lovely impetigo that was taking over his face, the doctor made some recommendations. Wear wrist guards when skateboarding. Put...
by tlfutcher | Aug 31, 2019 | Explore, Where to Learn
My kid is always holding paper. Sometimes it’s green or purple, other times it is post-it note size. But usually he is working with a regular letter size piece of white printer paper. Let’s back up a bit. My son can’t bother to learn to...
by tlfutcher | Aug 17, 2019 | Explore
I have calculated it out. It is a scientifically and mathematically sound procedure. I know the daily count of times I hear “MOM!” yelled from somewhere around our home or property. Two hundred and eighty nine. Some days a few more, some days a few...
by tlfutcher | Aug 13, 2019 | Explore, Where to Learn
Learning from stories is one of the most effective ways to get a message across to children. Kids get engaged easily and remember what they learn through books. In addition, countless studies show that reading to our kids is a great way to help them develop...
by tlfutcher | Jul 4, 2019 | Explore
I’ve always worried about how I make the people around me feel. Did she think I was being rude? Did he hear me say thank you? Did she feel like I liked her? Did I inconvenience anyone? Did my outburst make it uncomfortable for someone else? Were they offended I...
