Rocky Mtn. Sign Language Mom gets big surprise when baby signs Cutline for Paula and Rose McCall: Paula Wise Baker is shown with her 2-year-old daughter, Rose McCall. Paula started teaching sign language to Rose when she was just a baby and has now started her own sign language business
Horney Village 7 tips for traveling with kids Cutline for Kids Sleeping: Clara, 3, and Sammy, 2, sleep in an airport while traveling with their parents. (Courtesy photo) By Jessie Horney When I was 22 years old, freshly married and kid-free, I had the foolish confidence of someone whose main
Explore your state Enjoy Idaho as a family this summer By Daniel Bobinski I’ve long said that Idaho is America’s best-kept secret. At least it was. According to Census Bureau figures, Idaho is now the fastest growing state in the country. Don’t fret — Idaho is still ranked 39th in
Crafting Made Simple Bath bombs as gifts By Brandy Yearous If you find yourself wanting to make your mom or someone else very special a personalized gift, bath bombs are a hands-on easy way to make a present for someone in your life. Bath bombs can be dropped into a
Adoption: A Different Kind of Love Story ‘Unexplained infertility’ – soul-piercing words Cutline for Chicas Photo: The DeWinkles’ six little “chicas” (“girls” in Spanish) include, left to right, Brynn, Janelie, Angelina, Raina, holding Cora, and Eleana. (Photo by Emily Robinson Photography) By Katie DeWinkle Cory and I got married in
Girl, meet world! Building future leaders through Girl Scouts Cutline for Archery pic: Girls Scouts have the opportunity to learn many things, including archery skills. (Contributed photo) Submitted by Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Let’s face it: Our society can be pretty tough on girls. We see it in education,
Horney Village Mom, someday you’ll miss that robe By Jessie Horney Dear Jessie, Someday you will miss that pink robe draped over your bed covers. The one worn thin by round baby cheeks pressed against you in sleep. The one with the left shoulder constantly caked with spit up or
Pressure cooker kids Fundamentals essential to well-being By Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel It is difficult to read columns with bad news about our children today, and I want to share highlights of Fountain Valley, Calif. high school English teacher Steve Shultz’s column in the March 2018 edition of Fountain Valley Magazine.
Wednesday’s Child Christian and Kyle: bonded, resilient brothers The following information is provided by Wednesday’s Child, an organization that helps Idaho foster children find permanent homes. Two endearing siblings, Christian and Kyle, are the very definition of resiliency. Kyle, 11, and his younger brother Christian, 10, are searching for a
Adoption: A Different Kind of Love Story A hidden pregnancy, a grand reunion Cutline for Megan & Hannah at Adoption Conference: Because of their shared experiences, birth mother Megan Bryant, left, and her daughter, Hannah, right, are committed to helping others understand the beauty of adoption. They are shown here
Beyond Type 1 partners with Miss Idaho 2014 Submittted by Beyond Type 1 Beyond Type 1, a global non-profit organization focusing on education, advocacy, and curing Type 1 diabetes, has announced the newest extension of its DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) awareness campaign and new partnership with the Idaho Chapter of the
Holiday meaning beneath candy and gifts
By Jessica Horney
Holidays are a scam.
By the time you read this, my kids will either be in an Easter candy coma, or the bitter owners of yet another complaint for their future therapists: “She didn’t even believe in Easter baskets. Easter baskets!”
I can’t
Personal branding Living your purpose with passion By Genny Heikka I had a conversation a few months ago with a young woman who’d recently gotten married. She and I we were talking about the phase of life she was in, and I asked her what her biggest challenge was. She
No rough and tumble!
Do your children fight all the time?
By Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel
I teach workshops on anger, so talking about fighting is literally the tip of the iceberg. What we need to look at is why we are so angry as a nation. We're all rushing through life, constantly late,
Irene’s Insights Creative décor ideas for pet spaces By Irene Woodworth How do you incorporate your “furry, four-legged kids” in your home’s décor? As I have lived with our two small dogs, I have realized that there are challenges in keeping all of our pets’ belongings in an organized way
Boise chapter giving beds to more kids
Cutline for Sleep in Heavenly Peace Workshop: One of the Boise chapter's Sleep in Heavenly Peace workshops was presented on Mike Rowe's Facebook program, “Returning the Favor.” The group holds “build days” to make bunk beds for children in need in the Treasure Valley.
When parental 'chutzpah' meets reality
By Jessie Horney
My oldest child is 5 years old, so in terms of parenting advice, I'm your basic punch line. My friends and I talk about raising our children every time we're together, but most of us are early on in the journey, babes in
Math success Using grid paper to help your child learn By Zoie Hoffman Most of us remember using grid paper (also known as graph paper) in algebra and geometry to create graphs, plot points, and manipulate shapes. For a long time I only associated this paper with graphs and the
Jobs well done Gauging a child’s readiness to perform work By Mary Ann Wilcox A child’s readiness to work is dependent upon his age, his past experiences, his level of skill development, his emotional stability and his physical growth. Often, children are ready physically to handle certain skills but are
