Sick Days are for Nurturing

sick preschooler bundled up resting cozily in bed nurturing through sick days

Into the life of every child come days when they are feeling unwell. A sore throat, runny nose, fever, tummy ache or feeling sore all over can sadly take over their small body. Luckily, nurturing through sick days is a parent’s privileged role. There is nothing more important than a parent’s presence to a sick […]

Create a Child’s Bedroom Sanctuary

two young children looking out of a curtained window together their mom decided to create a child's bedroom sanctuary

Cultivating a place for family to relax, unwind and feel safe is the essence of home. Taking this nurturing act one step further is to create a child’s bedroom sanctuary. Offering a space of refuge and comfort for your little one to retreat to when feeling sleepy, overwhelmed or simply needing time alone is looking […]

Deep Winter Joy at Home

A white double story home with a red brick chimney is enveloped in snow under a white, snowy sky exuding a feeling of shelter and 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

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.

Embracing Autumn Together as a Young Family

An embracing autumn scene with golden leafed trees and mountains in the background.

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

father and young children sitting on the front doorstep together and smiling

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 […]

Author and Creator Interview: Janet Nicole

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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 more attention to the amazing small business owners, artists and creatives in the community approached Janet Nicole desiring to feature Golden Days at Home, LLC in an upcoming issue. We […]

The Children’s Hour – A Nighttime Routine

As part of their Children's Hour - a nighttime routine, a mother is reading a book to her young daughter and son. They are sitting on a bed together in a yellow room with a lamp lit on the bedside table and a curtained window next to them.

“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 Children’s Hour.” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 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

a dad carrying two little children in a field of red flowers. A son is running ahead of everyone.

Moving swiftly and efficiently through the morning, I woke up, dressed, fed my child and attended to his needs. Then, I suddenly stopped in my tracks as I saw his big, brown eyes looking directly at me. My precious child had been by my side since the light of day yet, I hadn’t ‘seen’ him. […]