Parent Journal

The Importance of Picture Books
Picture books are important for young children and preschoolers. Reading aloud is the best thing parents can do to encourage a love of books and reading.

Embracing Autumn Together as a Young Family
This cozy, comforting time of year beckons one to embrace autumn together as a young family welcoming the upcoming fall and winter seasons. We share some activities to enjoy together.

Simplifying Family Life
Living simply has wonderful benefits such as having more time to do the things you want to do. With the many demands of parenting, simplifying

Author and Creator Interview: Janet Nicole
Janet Nicole, author and creator of Golden Days at Home recently received a request for an interview. A new publication with the goal of bringing

A Home of Contentment
Read these ideas to support you in your efforts to create a home of contentment.

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

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
“Between the dark and the daylight, When the night is beginning to lower, Comes a pause in the day’s occupations, That is known as the

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