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Five Great Resources to Help Parents Navigate the Digital Age

by Melissa Cheatham | Nov 7, 2019 | Children, Family, The Blog

Most parents feel the intense pressures of having kids growing up in the digital age. We all could use some helpful resources to navigate the always-changing technology as it comes quickly at us as well as tips to establish healthy technology cultures in our own...

Kids and Smartphones – Let’s Prepare Them Well

by Melissa Cheatham | Nov 5, 2019 | Children, Family, The Blog

Smartphones and kids. There is so much to process! In my previous post, I discussed smartphones and shared that we have an on-ramp process of getting our kids acclimated to technology in a healthy way. We use a thought process similar to drivers ed, where different...

Kids and Smartphones – Let’s Start the Conversation.

by Melissa Cheatham | Oct 29, 2019 | Children, Family, The Blog

Smartphones and kids. It seems to be a debated topic these days. Some parents would say that the cell phone has made their lives easier. They worry less about their kids when they are not with them and can stay connected with activities with fewer mistakes. Maybe so....

“Rocky” Moments

by Melissa Cheatham | Sep 24, 2019 | Children, Family, The Blog

There are so many awards out there that gain our kiddos attention. Medals for athletics, academics… you name it, and you can probably win a trophy for it. Awards and ribbons are great. They set a goal with prizes attached and teach that to obtain the award you need...

Be the Person You Want Them to Be

by Melissa Cheatham | Aug 20, 2019 | Children, The Blog

“Mom, when I grow up, I want to be just like you.” Gulp. That is what my little Ella told me. At first, that line was super cute and flattering and then… what a reality. I want her to be so much more than… well… me! I want her to take the best of what I...

Four Virtues for a Great School Year

by Melissa Cheatham | Aug 12, 2019 | Children, The Blog

Mommas, we are awesome at getting our kiddos prepared for school. We buy the right pencils, the right blue pencil box, glue sticks… everything on the pre-approved and needed list. Then we shoo them out of the house with a “listen well,” or a “be...