Carolyn Savage
Carolyn is a professional writer, proofreader, and editor living in Bend, Oregon with her husband and two pre-teen daughters. She has a background in wildlife management but switched to writing and editing when she became a mother. With her experience working for a small publishing company, as a freelance proofreader, and as a mother she shares insightful stories that support parents and grandparents.
She is the daughter of Raising Families co-founder Rick Stephens and holds the rank of black belt in taekwando. In her free time she loves reading fantasy novels, learning to craft from her enormously talented children, and then teaching what she’s learned to her enormously talented grandmother.
Posts by Carolyn Savage
Cooking with Kids: Important Life Skills and Family Bonding
Age: 3+Time: depends on recipe and where you get the ingredientsMaterials: depends on recipeFocus: life skillsCooking with kids will ensure they learn the skills they need to thrive as healthy adults. Kids who are comfortable in the kitchen are more likely to cook at home as adults and make meals from scratch. When a meal is made from scratch, you choose your ingredients and know exactly what you’re eating. Kids who learn to cook are also more likely to make their own food instead of asking you to make it for them. It’s a win-win!Cooking with Kids Promotes Family Bonding A
8 Easy Family Home Improvement Ideas
Age: 1–2+Time: 15+ minutesMaterials: depends on activityFocus: develop your family team Your home is for the entire family. It only makes sense that the entire family should help with the upkeep. Even starting at a young age, kids can help with some family home improvement projects. Not only will your home be taken care of and look better after the projects are done but also your child will have learned some important life skills in the process. Not sure where to start? Keep reading to see our list of eight family home improvement ideas to do with kids of all ages.Family
7 Practical Ways to Teach Work Ethic to Kids
Age: 3–4+Time: 15+ minutesMaterials: depends on activityFocus: develop family communicationA good work ethic doesn’t just happen. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help your child develop their own good work ethic. Here are seven things you can do to teach worth ethic to your child.Ways to Teach Work Ethic to Kids Model a good work ethic. Pay attention to what you’re modeling to your kids. How do you talk about work? From your work that pays the bills to household chores, your kids are watching you and developing their views of work based on what they see you doing.
5 Ways to Ensure a Fun Yes Day for Siblings
Age: 3+Time: 15+ minutes to plan, all day on Yes Day for SiblingsMaterials: depends on activityFocus: family teamsIf you have more than one child, I’m sure you’re no stranger to hearing your kids argue with each other. Regardless of how close siblings are, there’s always something to disagree about. One way to help negate these disagreements is to have a yes day for siblings. This can occur on National Sibling Day, which is April 10 in the US and May 31 in Europe, or any other day of the year.Set Guidelines for an Enjoyable Yes Day for SiblingsIf you’re familiar with
Paying with Cash Can Help Your Child Understand Money
Age: 5+Time: 15+ minutes to plan, all day on your Paying with Cash DayMaterials: paper, pen or pencil, and cashFocus: life skillsThe concept of money can be tricky for kids to understand, especially when everything is done online or with a card. Paying with cash is an excellent way to give kids a tangible way to understand just how much things cost.How to Get Ready for Your Paying with Cash DayBefore your Paying with Cash Day, let your child know that you’ll be having a day where you’ll pay with cash for everything. Explain to your child that you want them
