Deep Winter Joy at Home

When the trees are bare, the nights are long and the wind is whipping around the chimney, a fleeting, magical season of the year has arrived. It is deep winter and with its appearance the gift to embrace deep winter joy at home. Some may look at this darkest portion of the year as challenging. […]
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.
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 family life is a common desire shared by moms and dads alike. Here at Golden Days at Home, we want to support your efforts in creating a home of contentment […]
A Home of Contentment

Read these ideas to support you in your efforts to create a home of contentment.
Easter Sunday

Spring is here and alongside the budding anticipation of blossoms, fresh green grass and bird song, is Easter Sunday. Many Easter celebrations involve children. Together, families create and enjoy traditions or rituals to share the magic of this season of new growth. Parents may pass on to their children beloved activities from their own childhood. […]
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 sweet, pink and red-bedecked holiday and pose the question, “What is Valentine’s Day?” The best way to teach your child the meaning of Valentine’s Day is to emphasize the meaning […]
Saint Lucia Day: A Celebration of Light

December 13th, Saint Lucia Day is a celebration of light. A beautiful way to honor the spirit of Christmas, a season of love, peace and tolerance, is to introduce children to festivities taking place in different cultures around the world. Learning of histories and stories, tasting festive foods, and honoring foreign traditions opens hearts and […]