Is Lego ever fun?! (Does anyone know why Lego is singular?) A lot of loose Lego can make a little ones day. Building houses, cars, spaceships, laser cannons, or outer space turtles can keep a kid occupied for hours. Building with Lego allows play on many different levels. Children are able to put things together, …
There is great power and influence in your perspective, your words, and your vision for your children. Read to learn more about tools to help you take steps forward in using that for the positive development of your kids! Part 1: https://standtallfamilies.com/an-impression-of-good/ Part 2: https://standtallfamilies.com/an-impression-of-good-part-2/ Part 3: https://standtallfamilies.com/an-impression-of-good-part-3/
June 1st is a banner day for Lego every year and 2024 was no different. With over 100 sets released, it’s one of the biggest rollout days of the year. This is only a collection of some of my favorites. The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr™ One of my favorite things to do with my …
A love for words was imparted to me by my mother, a literature teacher, and has provided strength upon strength to me through the years. Periodically, I would like to share some poems and how they helped shape my thoughts on raising children. The first of these is by the first poet laureate, Robert Frost, …
How would your child be different if you called out what God has put in them everyday? Eph. 2:10 says, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” All of us are here to improve the world around us, to be …
If you are new to the idea of Family Culture, here is a series to introduce you to some ideas! It is simply defined as the beliefs and rhythms of people related to each other and/or living together. Hopefully reading these ideas will help inspire you iin your own how to live with intentionality in forming …
Talk about an incentive! Lego is offering 4x Insider points during their Star Wars Day celebration. Earning points gives you access to all sorts of deals and offers, my favorite being discounts off your purchases. Typically, you earn 6.5 points for every dollar you spend and then redeem 650 points for a $5 coupon. That …
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Christmas in Spring happens every May 4th for Lego fans. A day also known as Star Wars Day because we all need to hear someone greet us with, “May the 4th be with …
When our daughters became teenagers, connecting with them looked very different. Life was busy, their interests were varied (sometimes depending on the day), we were not in their world like we had been when they were little because spreading your wings (individuation) is a healthy part of development. They would talk about things that had …
This series is all about calling out the good you see in your child over the negatives. We all know that kids are not perfect and need to be taught how to care for others. Hebrews 12:5b-6 quotes Proverbs 3:11-12 to say, “My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his …
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links I recently introduced the Lego Mobile Police Dog Training to my Lego table in my office. It retails for $29.99, has 197 pieces, and is for ages 5+. The set comes with two …
