Pillow Notes

Whether it's packing notes in your child's lunchbox or putting post-its on the bathroom mirror, little expressions of love make a big difference in a child's day. Notes are a simple way to connect with your children.

Relax your Standards

Hands-on parenting is a good thing. It means you are involved with every aspect of your child's life. However, every now and again, it's okay to relax your standards. Your kids will appreciate it - and so will you.

Toy Giveaway

During the month of December, kids are inundated with commercials for toys, games, and entertainment. Eyes light up with excitement at all the presents children wish for. But December is also a time for giving and there are ways to get your kids involved in the giving of toys, not just the receiving.

Chore Board

How can you help your children understand the relationship between doing work and earning money?  In our house, we use a chore board.  The more they do, the greater their reward.  For more ways to connect with your kids, visit familywebtv.com.

Bedtime Baskets

My boys love shooting hoops before bed.  In order to have this special and fun privilege, the boys have to wash up, get pjs on, and have their teeth brushed by 8:30pm.  If it's later, no baskets.  If it's before, baskets.  They enjoy it because they compete against each other and get better at their math skills (like percentages - 3 out of 6 is 50%, for example).  As a parent, I love it because they look forward to getting in bed on time.

For more ways to connect with your kids, visit familywebtv.com.

Family Web TV is Coming Back!

Guess what?  Family Web TV is making a comeback!  By popular demands, new webisodes of Family Web TV are coming your way in the next few weeks.  Stay tuned and thanks for watching.

To learn more about Family Web TV and to get involved, visit www.familywebtv.com.

Indoor Picnic

How about a simple way to make dinner time a little more special and memorable? Have an indoor picnic with your family no matter what time of year it may be.