*Updated December 2021* I remember as a child my mom always going on and on about the importance of family mealtimes. And now that I have my own family (and a background in child development) I can see that there is…
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Child development is a complex process that takes place over an extended period of time. It is the child’s sensitive reliance on adults that makes parenting so challenging. The most important contribution that parents can make to their child’s development…
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I am sure I can speak for almost every parent when I say that we have all asked the question “When do toddlers stop napping?” You are probably asking this question because you have a toddler that has decided they are…
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Here are the 10 Best Parenting Tips You Will Ever Need, so keep reading! Number 6 may surprise you!
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 a few games nights a month….
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Do the terrible two’s really exist? For many 2 year old’s 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…
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For those of you who don’t like to read lengthy articles, the short 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…
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Finding practical 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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