The Journal

Building Your Family Emergency Plan and Toolkit

September is National Preparedness Month 💡
Talking about emergencies with kids can turn fear into confidence. We made a family plan, built a toolkit (Poppy added cozy socks + cards 💛), and now she feels calmer knowing what to do. Preparedness isn’t just safety—it’s teamwork.

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A Conversation With Kids About the School Shooting in Minneapolis

💔 The school year has barely begun, and already we are faced with another heartbreaking tragedy. In moments like this, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or even numb—but our kids need us to stay present, keep fighting, and create space for their big feelings. This post offers heartfelt guidance, two age-specific scripts (for ages 6–9 and 10–12), and trusted resources to help parents navigate these difficult conversations and remind children they are safe, loved, and not alone.

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Lockdown Drills: Why the Conversation Matters

  As parents, caregivers, and educators, there are few conversations more heartbreaking—or more necessary—than talking to kids about lockdown drills and school shootings. It’s a reality we wish we didn’t have to face—but tragically, it’s part of the world our children...
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🌟 Raising Responsible Kids: Why Chores Matter

  Chores aren’t just about helping out—they’re about raising confident, capable kids who take initiative and care about their community. Giving children age-appropriate responsibilities teaches real-life skills and plants the seeds of leadership, empathy, and civic responsibility—at home, in the...
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From Chaos to Calm: Your Back-to-School Routine Reset

    🎶 “Workin’ 9 to 5” might’ve been Dolly’s jam—but for parents, it’s more like 5-to-9 with a side of chaos. Between lunch-packing, sock-hunting, and negotiating the great toothpaste debate, back-to-school mornings can feel like a full-blown production—just without...
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