In our family we don’t have set family game nights. We like to play it by ear and plan them when we are able to fit them in, but we always try to have at least one game night a…
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Do the terrible two’s really exist? They sure do. And so do the terrible three’s, four’s, five’s, six’s! But are there easy ways to handle the terrible two’s and the other terrible years that may come after them? What Are…
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For those of you who don’t like to read lengthy articles, the answer to the question “is help for the shy child necessary?” is NO! So if you have a shy child, do not get worried that there is something…
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We all love our children more than anything (at least I hope that’s the case) and want the best for them. So naturally as parents we love to praise our children because obviously our offspring are perfect little creatures. However,…
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Parenting is unarguably difficult. Moms and dads – and moms and moms, as well as dads and dads, or single dads, or single moms – often expend immeasurable energy in caring for their children. Major, time-consuming tasks include schooling –…
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Finding cool gifts teachers actually want and will use is always challenging. I typically dread this time of year because I really want to find something thoughtful and unique, if possible, for my children’s teachers. They work so hard year…
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Male teacher appreciation gifts are not always easy to find. Especially if you are looking to give a unique or customizable gift. I recently wrote the article 7 Cool Gifts Teachers Will Want (and use)! I realized after publishing that article that…
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Boredom leads to creativity, so don’t feel like you always have to entertain your child or have them involved in structured activities. In fact, be sure to refrain from always “planning” activities for your kids! Let them be bored and…
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