We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Gary Tipton to our Love & Logic® Parenting Team! Dr. Tipton is a Pediatrician and Independent Facilitator of Becoming a Love and Logic Parent. He facilitates workshops for the University of Richmond, churches, daycare centers, local County Social Service offices and private groups. He is also available for individualized coaching. For over 35 years, Dr. Tipton has served the Richmond...
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Organizing a child’s playroom can be challenging, especially if you have a lot of toys, games, and stuffed animals taking up space. The key is to find a home for everything and help children understand where items belong. Here are some examples from a playroom we organized for a client: Without shelves or cubbies, it’s easy for toys and other stuff to end up in a...
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It’s easy to tell our kids “no” when they are about to do something they shouldn’t. However, by defaulting to this short but inherently demanding answer, we often miss opportunities to teach our kids better ways to behave or respond to a situation. The Love and Logic® approach reminds us that there are other responses that might be more effective. Try one of these approaches...
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Learn how to get your “ducks in a row” during our free class! Kathy will be leading a free organizing workshop at the University of Richmond’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies on October 25, 2012. We’ll start at 5:45 pm and go until 7:15 pm. Even though a sheet of paper is only 0.004 inches think, several can add up to bury your desktop...
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If you have an iPhone, iPad, or smartphone, Kindle, or e-reader, you’ve no doubt seen the unlimited number of apps available. While many are games designed for entertainment, there are some great ones available with an educational focus. With so many to choose from, we thought we’d list a few that you might check out. These apps can be downloaded for free, but some only...
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If your household is anything like mine, you face organization and coordination battles on multiple fronts. Kids are coming and going at lightning speed, and you and your spouse have schedules so opposite that you barely see other until it’s finally time to retreat to your cozy bed. Like any battle-tested commander will tell you, your best hope of keeping the household running smoothly is...
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The Electric Lime Green Card Cubby Organizer is an alphabetized wallet that holds about 40 plastic cards or 80 business cards. At 5″wide, 3″ high, and 2″ deep, it’s the perfect size for organizing your credit and debit cards, customer loyalty cards, gas cards, and more. This cute little organizer keeps your shopping resources close at hand and easy to find. It also features an...
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Throwing a party can be an overwhelming undertaking, but not when you put My Perfect Party.com in charge of the decor! Business partners Karen Eskin and Anne Canale create inspired and imaginative parties while keeping budget and time constraints in mind. Designing a beautiful and fun party atmosphere is easy with the decorations and place settings designed by My Perfect Party.com. You simply choose your...
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Babies love to put things in their mouths, and mommy’s jewelry is no exception. But as moms, we want to be sure our babies aren’t chewing on items that might contain toxic substances or break and turn into a choking hazard. Chewbeads are the perfect combination of style and safety! This collection of jewelry and bracelets is made from beads of 100% silicone (similar to...
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More great healthy snack ideas for kids! Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on freshly popped popcorn. Fill a waffle cone with fruit and top with low-fat vanilla yogurt. Add whole grain cheese crackers to a cup of hot tomato or vegetable soup. Dip baby carrots, celery, cucumber slices, broccoli, cauliflower, or cherry tomatoes in low-fat ranch dressing. Dip baked tortilla chips in salsa or bean dip. Toast...
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