Even kids who are not athletically inclined can benefit If my parents had high hopes for me as an athlete, they were sorely disappointed.I never had a hint of interest […]
Editor’s Note
Finding the right book
A love of reading doesn’t always come naturally; sometimes kids need a little help As a parent and book lover, I find it frustrating that my 17-year-old son refuses to […]
The trust fund
Being honest with your kids is a great investment I’ve been a mom for almost 26 years. With four kids, one with a chronic illness, let’s just say that I […]
Setting the stage for life
Watching our children grow through the performing arts A few weeks ago, I had the joy of watching my daughter perform at her dance school recital that had been postponed […]
The power of orange
Perspective is a powerful thing By Crystal Murray I’ve been thinking about perspective a lot these last few months since learning about the discoveries of the remains of hundreds of […]
Flex the natural athlete in you
Fuel your kids with the wonders of the great outdoors By Crystal Murray It wasn’t the proudest moment of my elementary school track and field day. I was tucked in […]
The March break reset
The pressure to travel is gone, setting the stage for a return to the simple pleasures of a week away from school By Crystal Murray Lots of people are saying […]
Making the grade
A new school year brings challenges like no other—Our Children is here to help as we learn together By Crystal Murray On the morning of the first day of school, […]
UNCERTAINTY ALL AROUND
With so much out of our control, we should make the most of the opportunities we now have For several weeks now, we’ve all been living in uncharted territory: isolation, […]
A message from Our Children magazine
Dear parents and caregivers, As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we have been thinking of you, at home with your little ones. We’ve been focusing on sharing stories online […]