Story of Life

Have you ever asked your parents what you were like as a kid?  Your kids are going to ask you that same question one day.  Here's a great way to document each year of your child's life.  And best of all, it's written by your children. 

We welcome your comments!  Please share any New Year's traditions you have and/or what you think of this one.  Happy New Year from Family Web TV.

Deck the Walls

To throw away or to store in a drawer.  What do you do with your child's artwork?  How about putting it on full display so you can enjoy it for years to come. 

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Sensitive Issues #1

Parenting can be challenging especially when it comes to talking with your children about sensitive issues.  Toby Stark is the Executive Director at Chaucie's Place in Carmel, IN and she provides us tips on how to have difficult conversations with the ones we love the most. 

Mr. Bear

How do you cheer up a sad child? In a desperate plea for viewer involvement, Mark is brought to tears - but Mr. Bear is there to lift his mood. If you have a great parenting tip you want to share with others, reach out to Mark at familywebtv@gmail.com!

No Tech Contract

Who loves technology?  We all do but there are times that require a self-imposed blackout.  And who benefits from a technology blackout?  The entire family.

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Returning to my Heart

At Thanksgiving, we take a deep breath and give thanks for the things that truly matter.  On this day, I give thanks to my children and the gifts they provide me all year long.  Happy Thanksgiving from Familywebtv.com. 

Football Bonding

Who benefits when the kids go outside to play?  It depends on whether mom or dad go out with them.  "Football Bonding" proves that its' not just kids that can benefit from going outside to play.

Bedtimer

How do you get your child to stay in bed after the lights go out?   "Bedtimer" gives your child a little playtime then lots of bedtime.

Flip for It

 

How do you avoid an eruption of sibling angst when it comes to deciding who gets to go first?   "Flip for It" makes the decision easy and painless.

Speed Dressing

What do you do when your child is easily distracted and you need him/her to get dressed for school?   "Speed Dressing" is a way to get your child to get dress quickly.

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Hiding in Plain Sight

Title: Hiding in Plain Sight
Subject: Family Fun
Family: Ellen "Meemaw" Bernstein and her grandsons
Location: Indianapolis, IN

Hide and Seek is a classic. Hiding in plain sight is the NEW classic. This game is easy to learn and easy to play. Plus, it's fun for all ages. So the next time your stuck inside looking for a new way to bond with your children/grandchildren, try a few rounds of hiding in plain sight.

Hiding in Plain Sight from Family Web TV on Vimeo.

No Manners Night

Reward good behavior by giving your kids permission to misbehave. No manners night is a great reward for our kids. They look forward to eating without silverware and slurping their milk. Plus, they are more willing to try new foods because they are having so much fun.

Fairy Tale Reenactments

Children love fairy tales and they also love pretending. One way we connect with our children is to reenact their favorite fairy tales. They take turns being the good guys and the bad guys. They get to play and spend time with each other. Try playing out YOUR favorite fairy tale with your family tonight.

A Dime a Day

We wanted to teach our son the importance of saving money. We wanted him to see that saving a little each day will add up. One year ago, we started saving two dimes a day (one for spending, one for saving) and the result is a lesson on money management.

Naked Ball

Naked Ball from Family Web TV on Vimeo.

Naked Ball is a great way to have fun AND get your kids ready for a bath. Sometimes, it's a challenge to get our boys into the tub. They lolly-gag, they procrastinate. So this is how we get them into their birthday suit. We also play Reverse Naked Ball when we want to get them dressed after bath. Hope this works for you and your family!