Parent Journal

Family Rhythms, Routines and Rituals
In every home, whether mindfully created, a default reaction or natural happenstance, a healthy family life moves to a steady beat of rhythms, routines and

The History of Halloween
The old and eerie history of All Hallow’s Eve hints at the origin of many of our present day Halloween rituals. Pagan traditions date back

Autumn Activities at Home
Autumn is nature’s annual, bounteous gift offering a plethora of autumn activities at home. This gentler season of wind swept skies invites a time to

Your Schoolhouse, A Home of Learning
Your schoolhouse, a home of learning supports a child’s growth and creativity. There are many elements parents consider as they establish their family home. Creating

The Children’s Hour – A Nighttime Routine
Today’s hands-on parents enjoy a more modern version of this cherished nighttime routine. If mom and dad have been home all day working and interacting

Conscious Parenting Discipline
Moving swiftly and efficiently through the morning waking, dressing, feeding my child and attending to his needs, I suddenly stop in my tracks as I

Picture Book Lesson Plans by Golden Days at Home
Reading Together is Top Priority Reading to your child is a treasured, shared experience. The opportunity taken to sit together in a comfortable corner and

Easter Sunday
Spring is here and alongside the budding anticipation of blossoms, fresh green grass and bird song, is Easter. Many Easter celebrations revolve around children. Families

St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
St. Patrick’s Day traditions are fun for families to create and share. Traditions including food, games, surprises and more bring a family together and make lasting memories.

St. Valentine’s Day
*download FREE Golden Days at Home Valentines below St. Valentine’s Day will soon be here. Your child may be seeing and hearing signs of this

Colors of the World
At a young age, while drawing a rudimentary self-portrait stick figure, I would search for the right skin color amongst the choice of crayons inside

Little Golden Books at Christmas
Which timeless children’s gift under the tree or stocking stuffer has made its welcomed appearance for generations? It’s the book with the familiar gold spine,