5 Summer Activities to Keep Your Kids Cool

5 Summer Activities to Keep Your Kids Cool

Summer is here and so is the summer heat wave! Many parents seek ways to keep their kids out of the high temperatures while also creating an educational environment. These five activities will help keep your kids cool and off the couch during the summer months while...
Cottage Family Vacations

Cottage Family Vacations

Recently, the children and youth living in our family-style cottages went on summer vacation with their Cottage Parents! For some of the children in our care, going away on a family vacation is a first time experience. One of our youth shared her experience of...
GIVING BACK IN A SPECIAL WAY

GIVING BACK IN A SPECIAL WAY

On two separate occasions this month, one of the boys in Place of Hope’s care asked if he could cook dinner for the cottage on his own. Each time he simply walked up and asked if he could try an idea based on the ingredients that were already available. Not only did...
Holiday Bark, A Kid-Friendly Recipe

Holiday Bark, A Kid-Friendly Recipe

Holiday Bark Ingredients: Saltine crackers 2 sticks of butter 24 oz. semi-sweet morsel 1 ½ cup light brown sugar 2 cups toffee bits Peppermint candies or sprinkles (optional) Instructions: Line cookie sheet with heavy duty foil and grease lightly with butter. Line...
Back to School – Sweet Summers End

Back to School – Sweet Summers End

The hot summer days spent lounging by the pool and eating popsicles are coming to a close! The school year is upon us. Below are tips on how to have a smooth and stress free transitioning time. ROUTINES Now is the time to try and get your kids back into their...
New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

It is that time of year again where you make resolutions to eat healthier, go to the gym more and take a step back from social media. Make this year special by creating resolutions as a family. Create a Weekly Routine Choose an activity for your family to do each week...
Kindness & Kids

Kindness & Kids

Kindness & Kids One of our greatest hopes for our children is that they will grow to be kind. We hope that they will make good decision throughout their lives and choose to help others. Kindness is a characteristic that children learn at a young age. As parents,...
Sunshine, Smiles & Stress-Free Family Vacations

Sunshine, Smiles & Stress-Free Family Vacations

Pack your bags and get ready to hit the road! It is time for a summer family vacation. Family vacations are a priceless gift and create lasting memories for children to take with them into adulthood. Taking the time to enjoy a vacation will not only offer the...