8 ways to connect with nature on Earth Day
This year, we commemorate 50 years of Earth Day, a celebration of our planet and all its beauty. And it all started half a century ago on April 22, 1970––a day that launched the modern environmental movement, according to the
Eating together feeds bodies and souls
Research shows sharing a table with others has a number of benefits. Life is busy. Between work, commuting and other responsibilities, it can be hard to carve out the time for meaningful relationships with others. Traditionally, many of these bonds have
5 ways The Salvation Army is caring for kids during COVID-19
The Salvation Army serves 23 million Americans a year in six key pillars of service in every zip code across the U.S. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army continues to serve in every respect—now more than
47: Creating a Safe Place for Kids to Be Themselves With Captain Angela Morrow
What does it mean when someone knows you? When they stop and ask you by name how things are going? It’s perhaps the simplest and most meaningful way to impact a young person, according to Captain Angela Morrow, who leads The
Pandemic field guide for parents
By Kelly Rodriguez, LMFT– During times of change and uncertainty, we try to nurture and help our children feel safe. We want to provide answers to their questions and teach them how to face tough situations. However, in recent days we’ve
Making the most of social distancing
You’re probably very familiar with social distancing by now. The practice has recently gained momentum in an effort to slow the worldwide spread of COVID-19, which is now present in 187 countries and territories around the globe, according to the
Sierra Vista Corps offers free culinary class for kids
Sierra Vista Corps offers free culinary class for kids By Lanny A. Kope, Advisory Board Member – As a military family in their 5th Duty Station, the Himes family had moved frequently. But unlike anywhere else they’d lived, there weren’t a lot
Finding love in the midst of heartbreak
To my mother, on Valentine’s Day. By Elizabeth Burbank – Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to celebrating love. Chocolates, relationships, flowers, etcetera. As a newlywed, I could share the story of how I met my husband. I could write all about
5 New Year’s Resolutions for parenting in 2020
As parents, we’re doing the best we can each day to provide a great life for our children. Because, ultimately, seeing them happy and helping them thrive is all that matters. But we’re also hard on ourselves. Even the most confident
A joyful bucket list with kids
It’s here—the season of merriment and good cheer. Use these December days to encourage joy and giving with your children, starting with these 10 bucket list ideas: 1. Send a meaningful letter. Sometimes, the best gifts are words. Who can you
5 ways to strengthen your relationship with your kids
There’s a natural tendency for us as parents to fall into the routine of daily family life. The reality is that between school, work, cooking, cleaning, running errands, sports, extracurricular activities and more, we are so busy juggling our adult
Salvation Army camp counselor surprises mom with generous gift
Most 15-year-old kids who manage to wrangle up $1,800 might splurge for an Xbox One X or a new VR headset. After Treston Harris saved that money working at a Salvation Army camp over the summer, he did something else: he