If being “empathetic” doesn’t come naturally to you, you will definitely relate to what I have to say! Using sincere empathy on a consistent basis can be difficult. Right? Think about situations that have required empathy in the past. Times when you needed to be sensitive or needed to relate to your son or daughter’s emotional state or circumstances. Think about how you wish you...
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Playing is often times the best way for children to accomplish a task, even when it comes to combatting household clutter. Dirty laundry, abandoned toys, endless refrigerator art work and unmade beds, have a way of creeping into our everyday lives. And, it isn’t fun. But, we have a couple “fun” tactics for cleaning up the kid-clutter: FRIDGE OR COMMAND CENTER Let’s start with the...
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In our crazy busy lives we cherish the precious moments that we have in our lives. Sometimes that is a wedding, a trip, a performance or the art work that your kids bring home from school. Those times are so special we never want to forget them so we hold on to anything that we think will remind us… the ticket stub, the program, the...
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Parenting "in public" isn't always easy, especially when your child is screaming, impatient or upset! Instead of squirming or getting angry, here are some suggestions to help you with parental peer pressure!
A great gift we can give our children is the gift of good thinking skills. One of the best and quickest ways to start giving them this gift is to get in the habit of asking them questions. They will become better thinkers the more questions we ask.
Do you remember the expression “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”? Boy, it is true that sticks and stones can hurt, but words can hurt too! Especially the words we sometimes believe about ourselves or words that our children think about themselves. Have you ever heard your child say, “I’m stupid”? It is heartbreaking, for you and them. ...
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Every parent has experienced a brief, terrifying moment when their stomach drops… “Where is my child?” As short-lived as that moment may have lasted, it makes you wonder, what if? As the holidays approach and vacations are underway, grocery stores are busy and malls become chaotic. Losing a child is a parent’s worst nightmare and it’s always best to be prepared. Before you go anywhere,...
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Most of our kids EXPECT gifts during the holidays, and indeed, our Christmas morning gift opening ritual may consist of a free-for-all with ribbons, bows, and wrapping paper flying everywhere. Sure, that can be fun, but it can also get out of control. It can lead to kids feeling “entitled” instead of “blessed.” Giving our children gifts, no matter what time of year, can be...
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Kids face challenges every day, and as parents, we want them to have the confidence to handle them on their own. It’s easy to jump in and try to help with everything so that things get done “right” the first time. But teaching a positive self-concept isn’t something that we can do for them, on their behalf. It’s something we can only cultivate in our...
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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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