The Importance of Picture Books

A brunette mother and young girl are sitting on a bed and reading a blue picture book together.

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.

Family Rhythms, Routines and Rituals

A smiling father, mother and 3 young children are seated in a field of orange flowers.

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 rituals. They comprise all the activities and patterns each family member performs daily, weekly, monthly and seasonally through the year. It is worth the investment to create healthy patterns for […]