Family Life

Our Board’s Favorite Fall Activities: YMCA Turkey Run

QAFM Advisory Board Picks: Favorite Fall Activities for the Whole Family As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, fall brings with it a season full of traditions, adventures, and family memories. Our advisory board members are sharing their favorite fall happenings. Events that capture the spirit of the season and celebrate the places…

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Dad Talk | Issue 8

Merging a Blended Family: Why It’s a Slow Cooker, Not a Blender Bringing two families together is a journey filled with excitement, love, and inevitable challenges. Many people picture blending a family as a quick process, as if tossing all the ingredients into a high-powered blender and hitting “purée” will create a seamless mix. But…

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Making the Journey Part of the Joy

Activities for Traveling with Kids You’ve packed the snacks, double-checked the bags, wrangled the shoes (why is one always missing?), and finally buckled everyone in. You pull out of the driveway, already thinking through your mental checklist—and then, just seven minutes in, from the back seat, a little voice chimes in: “Are we there yet?”…

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Local Escapes: A Family Escape to Nauvoo

Where History, Nature & Sweet Moments Meet From Advisory Board Member: Sarah Clark When I think about a memorable family trip, one place that always comes to mind is Nauvoo, Illinois. Nestled along the Mississippi River, this charming town offers the perfect blend of history, nature, and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re exploring your roots or…

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Local Escapes: Weekend Trip to: Burlington, IA

Weekend Trip to: Burlington, IA From Advisory Board Member: Nikki Eddy Last summer, my husband, two kids (12 and 6 at the time), and my mother took a short drive from Quincy to Burlington, Iowa. We had been there many times before for various reasons—shopping somewhere different, enjoying meals, or watching a Burlington Bees game—so…

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Local Escapes: Jellystone Park Camp-Resort Eureka, Missouri

Jellystone Park Camp-Resort Eureka, Missouri From Advisory Board Member: Allison Housewright There are currently over 75 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts locations across the United States and Canada, however my family continues to return to their Eureka, MO location, nestled just outside St. Louis. Operated under the beloved Yogi Bear™ brand, this camp-resort blends the…

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Meaningful Easter Moments Without the Overwhelm

Easter is often one of those holidays that can feel more overwhelming than joyful. With egg hunts, family gatherings, and meal preparations, the pressure to create the “perfect” celebration can leave you exhausted before the day even begins. As busy parents, how can you celebrate Easter in a way that feels meaningful without adding more…

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