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| Michelle and Matt Runkle, Lily (8), Jackson (6), and Caroline (8 months) from Newburgh, Indiana. Photo by Alisaan Elpers - Captured Studio Photography |
Showing posts with label Today's Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Today's Family. Show all posts
Friday, March 23, 2018
This Family’s Baby Came Early
By Carrie Vittitoe
When Michelle Runkle began experiencing contractions at 34 weeks of pregnancy in July 2017, she didn’t think much of it. When she was pregnant with her son Jackson, she had prodromal labor for a month prior to his birth, so she thought that the contractions she was having were the same. She went on with her day and even went out to dinner that night.
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Is a Little Encouragement Too Much to Ask?
By Carrie Vittitoe
When did encouraging our children become so darn complicated? If we tell them “good job!” we aren’t being specific enough in our praise. If we leave them to their own devices, we are neglectful. If we push them, we are domineering and putting too much stress on their shoulders. There is no winning in modern parenting. Overall, it seems that if parents err on any side, it’s the side of encouraging our children to be independent, and then doing much more for them than we should.
When did encouraging our children become so darn complicated? If we tell them “good job!” we aren’t being specific enough in our praise. If we leave them to their own devices, we are neglectful. If we push them, we are domineering and putting too much stress on their shoulders. There is no winning in modern parenting. Overall, it seems that if parents err on any side, it’s the side of encouraging our children to be independent, and then doing much more for them than we should.
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Friday, September 1, 2017
Going Inside the West End School
By Megan Seckman
When I toured West End School, located at 36th and Virginia Avenue, it had been Debbie Blair’s third tour that day. Despite the typical end-of-the-school-year-chaos — boxes of binders ready for storage, loads of laundry needing a wash, and hundreds of partial paint cans poised in military precise formations waiting to be purged — and even despite her retirement being only six weeks away, Debbie’s enthusiasm did not wane. This space, a gift from the community, has been a labor of love, and her literal home, since 2005 when her husband Robert Blair, the former headmaster of Kentucky Country Day, made his big idea for a free boarding school for at-risk middle school boys come to fruition.
When I toured West End School, located at 36th and Virginia Avenue, it had been Debbie Blair’s third tour that day. Despite the typical end-of-the-school-year-chaos — boxes of binders ready for storage, loads of laundry needing a wash, and hundreds of partial paint cans poised in military precise formations waiting to be purged — and even despite her retirement being only six weeks away, Debbie’s enthusiasm did not wane. This space, a gift from the community, has been a labor of love, and her literal home, since 2005 when her husband Robert Blair, the former headmaster of Kentucky Country Day, made his big idea for a free boarding school for at-risk middle school boys come to fruition.
5 Ideas from St. Francis that You Can Serve to Your Own Kids (Part 1)
By Megan S. Willman
Here a few tips from St. Francis School that you can use to help your kids become better in every way.
Here a few tips from St. Francis School that you can use to help your kids become better in every way.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Celebrating Moms
Local photographer Joe Hulsey realized that his wife, along with several other women he knew, seemed to have lost some of their identity when they became moms. He tells this story,
Saturday, March 18, 2017
We Love the Babies and This!
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten — Or Should I Hold Him Back?
By Dana Diehlman
My youngest son, Patrick, has a June birthday. When he started preschool in 2015 as a young 4-year-old, holding him back another year before kindergarten didn’t even enter my mind. After all, it made sense to me to try to keep Patrick’s grade as close as possible to his older siblings’ grades. His older brother, Riley, and older sister, Katelyn, were entering second and third grade as he entered his first year of preschool. In my mind, the best plan of action would be to get him in kindergarten as Riley started fourth so he could have two years of elementary school with him and three with his sister.
My youngest son, Patrick, has a June birthday. When he started preschool in 2015 as a young 4-year-old, holding him back another year before kindergarten didn’t even enter my mind. After all, it made sense to me to try to keep Patrick’s grade as close as possible to his older siblings’ grades. His older brother, Riley, and older sister, Katelyn, were entering second and third grade as he entered his first year of preschool. In my mind, the best plan of action would be to get him in kindergarten as Riley started fourth so he could have two years of elementary school with him and three with his sister.
Saturday, February 18, 2017
When I Quit Drinking: The Other Things I Gave Up
By Ashley Davis*
I chose my life and I chose my family and I chose my health. Sometimes, I do allow a backwards glimpse at the friends, family, and life I left behind.
I chose my life and I chose my family and I chose my health. Sometimes, I do allow a backwards glimpse at the friends, family, and life I left behind.
Saturday, January 14, 2017
How to Stay Safe In Unpredictable Weather — The Kind We Get Here All The Time
By John G. Warren
I was so excited when I was promoted to main Weather Forecaster and Safety Consultant for the large company where I’ve worked for years. I got trained in computer forecasting models and atmospheric science, and learned how weather could endanger our employees. I also quickly became the most popular person in my neighborhood.
Until I blew a forecast.
I was so excited when I was promoted to main Weather Forecaster and Safety Consultant for the large company where I’ve worked for years. I got trained in computer forecasting models and atmospheric science, and learned how weather could endanger our employees. I also quickly became the most popular person in my neighborhood.
Until I blew a forecast.
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
I Was So Far From My Family — How Could I Enjoy Christmas?
By Sally Estes
Born and raised in the same town, unfamiliar just wasn’t in my blood. I grew up near grandparents and cousins and uncles, every festivity filled to the brim with people.
Christmas Eve was crowded, full of 20-something voices belting out carols around a piano and more food than anyone could possibly eat, though somehow we managed. Christmas morning meant Mama’s delicious breakfast and a reading of the Christmas story. Dad played both Santa and referee as my sisters and I surveyed our spoils. It was tradition, and every year I anticipated its precious predictability.
Born and raised in the same town, unfamiliar just wasn’t in my blood. I grew up near grandparents and cousins and uncles, every festivity filled to the brim with people.
Christmas Eve was crowded, full of 20-something voices belting out carols around a piano and more food than anyone could possibly eat, though somehow we managed. Christmas morning meant Mama’s delicious breakfast and a reading of the Christmas story. Dad played both Santa and referee as my sisters and I surveyed our spoils. It was tradition, and every year I anticipated its precious predictability.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Our Today's Family Fall Issue is Out!
In this month's issue read about how a parent's job can influence the way they raise their children. Here are a few more things you'll find in this issue.
Sunday, July 31, 2016
Four Ways to Get Back in the School Groove
Need some help with organization and getting back to a schedule? Between your busy work schedule and your kids’ responsibilities — whether it’s homework, extracurricular activities or both — having a solid plan will make your child’s transition back to school seamless. Here are four ways to start the school year off right.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
How Can Today's Family Help You?
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| Wendy Brunton and her 8-year-old daughter share special time together watching a movie after everyone else is asleep for the night. Photo by Melissa Donald. |
Do you need some new family ideas? Today’s Family is exploring the inner workings of families and sharing their best ideas — both in print and here at TodaysFamilyNow.com — so you can use their ideas in your own families.
The newest print issue came out a couple of weeks ago — on stands and online here.
Find out how our cover family — the Brunton family — spend time together (ideas for teens and elementary).
Thursday, September 10, 2015
And the winner is...
Congratulations to our Back to School Photo Contest winner! We love your creativity and silliness! Thank you to all of you who submitted your adorable photos and for taking the time to vote. We hope your school year is off to a great start so far! Be sure to continuously check back for more contests and giveaways!
Our goofy winners have won 4 tickets to the Mega Zips at Louisville Mega Cavern!
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
We Have A Winner!
Contest sponsored by Champs Rollerdrome
Monday, August 17, 2015
Warning! Cuteness Overload...
Our Today's Family Pet Photo contest has officially begun! Vote now for the best pet photo! See the photos and details here...
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Today's Family Fall Issue Is Out Now!
The Fall Issue comes out right as you are trying to get it all back together. School is starting, and after-school activities and daily homework will begin to take most of every day. Many parents welcome the consistency of the school year, but at the same time you are coping with phases of childhood that hold no consistency except that they are constantly changing.
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