Baking your child’s favorite recipe or dessert is a delicious way to say you love them. Try baking together tonight in the holiday spirit of family and fun!

What’s YOUR child’s favorite dessert? Do you have some tried-and-true recipes to share with other families? Post them here!

Good morning! Don’t let this Houston fog bog you down. For the Festival of Lights, do something today that shines a light on your love for your child. 

One fun idea might be to make up a secret, just-between-the-two-of-you sign that means “I love you.” A special handshake, a wink or a made-up word can do the trick.

What are some other secret signs you and your child exchange to communicate “I love you”?

Happy Hanukkah, all! How have you been celebrating the holiday?

Here’s an idea, if you’re all out: Make a list with your children of all the things you are thankful for this holiday season. At the top of your list, write your child’s name. Your child will feel cherish and loved.

Have some more thoughts on how to celebrate this holiday season with your children? Post comments below and let everyone know!

Hanukkah begins at sundown today and the holidays are in full swing. 

Parents, round your family up tonight and give your children the gift of unconditional love!

Try this: When lighting a Menorah candle together, explain to your child that love is like a light in a dark place, and that you love them very much.

Beginning at sundown tomorrow,I’m encouraging families to give the gift of unconditional love each night of Hanukkah and to remember how important the words “I love you” can be!

Hanukkah is a beautiful tradition that emphasizes the importance of family, the significance of being a light to your children, and the reason for the season: love. Hanukkah is celebrated by a series of rituals performed every day, including the singing of familiar prayers, eating potato latkes, giving gifts to the children each night throughout the 8-day holiday and lighting of a special 9-branched candelabrum called the Menorah.

Stay tuned to my blog for ideas on ways parents can express their love and encouragement during Hanukkah. And don’t forget to become a friend and a fan on Facebook (Sheila Aron) and Twitter (SheilaAron)!

I hope you all enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family! Did you celebrate Buy Nothing Day on Friday? If so, how did you spend time with your family without spending a dime? Comment below and let me know!

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and Buy Nothing Day is Friday! Funny how time flies. Time is precious, so be sure to spend as much of it with your family as you can during the holidays! Start by playing a game of cards or putting together a puzzle on Buy Nothing Day. These kinds of activities are free and fun challenges for the whole family.

What are some other ways you can celebrate with your family this holiday season without spending a dime?

Have you started making your wish lists and gift lists for the holidays? Put your pen down and your budget aside for a day and take advantage of all the free and fun things there are to do with your family on “Buy Nothing Day” this Friday, Nov. 27. Instead of braving the packed-out parking lots, load up your car and head to a peaceful park for a family picnic. Bring a Frisbee and a football to throw around, or pack some homemade peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

What are some other free and fun ideas you might try on Buy Nothing Day?

Can you believe Thanksgiving is just a few days away?

It’s easy to get swept up in preparing for guests and buying presents for friends and family. This year I’d like to challenge you to spend time with your family without spending a dime!

Get ready for national Buy Nothing Day on Friday, Nov. 27, by trying a few tricks like playing hide and seek around the house instead of dashing around crowded stores in the holiday rush. It’s a fun and interactive activity that every member of the family will find entertaining.

Stay tuned for more tips for Buy Nothing Day!

I hope you all enjoyed National Family Day! How did you celebrate? What did you learn about your family? Share your experiences!