Posts by Idaho Family Magazine
GoGo Squeez Supports Idaho’s Local Community
Now more than ever, the community needs our support and GoGo squeeZ loves to be able to share healthy snacks at events and programs around the Treasure Valley. But when quarantine requirements canceled almost everything starting March, leaving doctors and nurses working nonstop for days and millions of families unable to feed their family, the…
Read MoreWardrobe in your pocket Carry swatches in a small, handy book
By Mary Ann Wilcox Is it time to buy a new wardrobe? You can cut the time you spend shopping, reduce your budget for clothing expenses and eliminate duplicates and mistakes in your wardrobe with this handy shopping aid. It’s called a “wardrobe in your pocket.” It is a handy little book that has swatches…
Read MoreThe Horney Village: Grounded kids versus grounded adults
By Jessie Horney I heard my 7-year-old tell someone that she and her siblings are “grounded from TV right now” and it took me by surprise. How did she know the word “grounded”? Had I used it before? It was true, I recently lost my ever-loving mind at all the bickering and general grumpiness in…
Read MoreWednesday’s Child Brenton, age 14, hopes to be a missionary
The following information is provided by Wednesday’s Child, an organization that helps Idaho foster children find permanent homes. Are you a huge soccer fan? If the answer is a resounding “yes,” then Brenton may be just the right match for your family. Though thoughts of soccer occupy much of his time, Brenton has a long…
Read MoreReal Money, Real Families The allowance debate: earned or entitled?
By Luke Erickson In my last article I discussed the idea that letting children make mistakes with their money is a good thing. But this begs the question, “Where do kids get the money with which to make such meaningful and educational mistakes, fine sir?!” First, thank you for being so polite. Next, I believe…
Read MoreGranddad to Grandkids: Racing family lights up the Speedway
By Dennis Lopez There is something about Nampa’s auto racing Weaver family that is hard to explain; in some ways it is akin to a dual personality. Sitting in the large, pleasant kitchen of Marv and Donna Weaver’s hilltop home, chatting with three generations of family members, it’s easy to forget they are a hard-driving,…
Read MoreBoise Music Week
Annual event ages well at 102 Caption for Thoroughly Modern Millie 2019: “Thoroughly Modern Millie” was presented at the Morrison Center during Boise Music Week 2019. The play was honored with three BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, including: Best Musical – non-professional. (Courtesy photo) By Gaye Bunderson There aren’t many things in life that last 102 years.…
Read MoreIDAEYC
Idaho AEYC: Early education’s value Submitted by the Idaho AEYC The Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children is dedicated to improving the quality of early learning programs and increasing access to those opportunities across the state. As Idaho’s voice for advancing high-quality early learning, we advocate for children, families and the early childhood…
Read MoreTween Daughter & Dad: Will dad try goat yoga for stress relief?
By Patrick and J.L. Hempfing Parents deal with stress in a variety of ways. Tennis is my stress outlet, along with eating ice cream and donuts. Obviously, playing tennis is a much healthier choice than comfort foods. Recently, my daughter Jessie came home excited to share a new stress-fighting activity she had heard about —…
Read MoreEmotional strength: Let your children have and show feelings
By Sandy McDaniel As I’ve mentioned in prior columns, I am a super-fan of Mr. Fred Rogers. His message was about teaching children to feel their feelings and that it was acceptable to express feelings. I cringe when I hear a parent say, “You need to man-up!” Translation for that is to swallow your feelings…
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