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Adriana Matthews

5 Best Ways to be More Mindful with Toddlers

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Perhaps it’s hard to believe this, but toddlers are naturally mindful. Their pretty little minds live for the moment and worry less about their future – unless we’re the talking piles of nerving homework. It, however, takes a well conscious adult to channel this naturally acquired ability and energy before their heads fill up. As a parent or a grown-up, you can be more mindful … [Read more...] about 5 Best Ways to be More Mindful with Toddlers

Extra-Curricular Activities for Tweens

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As a parent of a tween, you may be wondering what extra-curricular activities are available to keep your child busy and engaged. There are many options out there, and it can be difficult to decide which one is right for your child. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of different extra-curricular activities for tweens, and help you decide which one is right for … [Read more...] about Extra-Curricular Activities for Tweens

Simple Craft Ideas for Toddlers

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Looking for some simple craft ideas for toddlers? You've come to the right place! In this blog post, we will share some of our favorite easy crafts that toddlers will love. These projects are perfect for a rainy day or when you need something to keep your little one occupied. We have included a variety of different crafts, including arts and crafts, science experiments, and … [Read more...] about Simple Craft Ideas for Toddlers

5 Incredible Reasons to Visit a Local Zoo

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Zoos offer a unique experience that allows you to get up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing animals. They are also a great place for families to spend time together, learn about nature, and have fun. If you're looking for something exciting to do this weekend, we recommend visiting your local zoo! Here are five reasons why zoos are so … [Read more...] about 5 Incredible Reasons to Visit a Local Zoo

Everything You Need to Know About the Toddler Years

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The toddler years are a time of great change for both children and parents. For children, this is a time when they learn and grow more than any other stage in their lives. And for parents, it can be a time of great challenge as they strive to meet the needs of their growing children. In order to make the most of these years, it is important for both parents and children to … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About the Toddler Years

Tips for Hosting an Easter Egg Hunt

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Easter is a holiday that many families celebrate, and one way to make it fun for children (and adults) is to host an Easter egg hunt. While the basics of hosting such an event are pretty simple, here are some tips that can help improve your hunting experience: Put eggs in hard to find places People like Easter egg hunts because they like the thrill of searching for … [Read more...] about Tips for Hosting an Easter Egg Hunt

How to Talk to Kids About Being Kind

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Happiness is contagious, but so are rudeness and anger. Kids are surrounded by messages about being mean, so it's important to talk with them about how they can choose to be kind. When your kids watch TV or go online, they see examples of people being unkind—picking on each other, gossiping, making fun of others, and fighting. They also see heroes who are kind, but it's … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Kids About Being Kind

Why Homesteading is the Best Family Bonding Experience

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The benefits of homesteading are many, but one of the most important is that it provides a great opportunity for family bonding. When families work together to complete tasks such as gardening, raising animals, or preserving food, they develop strong bonds that can last a lifetime. Here are just a few reasons why homesteading makes for great family … [Read more...] about Why Homesteading is the Best Family Bonding Experience

Be Mindful of How you Speak Near Children

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Children are very impressionable. They are at the age where they are learning about communication through speech, so naturally, it is best to practice mindfulness when speaking around children. When teaching them things, try to use simple language that they will understand. Do not shout or speak harshly; remember that young ears are listening and your words will be … [Read more...] about Be Mindful of How you Speak Near Children

Arts and Crafts Ideas for Kids of All Ages

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Kids are creative, no matter what their age. Some kids are so creative it may seem they were born that way. Other times, creativity is nurtured in a child by the environment she lives in or things her parents do to promote creativity within the family. Children all over the world show incredible talent when working with art and craft projects. Here are some ideas for you to … [Read more...] about Arts and Crafts Ideas for Kids of All Ages

Best Tips to Keep Toddlers Occupied on Road Trip

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Road Trips and toddlers aren't usually words that go hand in hand. Anyone who has tried to keep a toddler occupied for any length of time knows just how much energy they have. It doesn't matter if it's been two hours since their last meal or ten minutes. Toddlers are always ready to run around and play, even after being cooped up in a car seat or stroller. However, when … [Read more...] about Best Tips to Keep Toddlers Occupied on Road Trip

How to be a More Consistent Parent

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Dealing with kids can be challenging, especially when you have more than one. Raising children with conflicting personalities can be quite a task. Teaching them how to deal with each other and compromise can be tough. But being a consistent parent will make things less complicated for everyone involved. Teach them to respect you How do children learn? They observe and … [Read more...] about How to be a More Consistent Parent

Hobby Ideas for Kids of All Ages

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It’s so much fun to have a hobby but what if your kids aren’t sure what they want to do for a new hobby? Maybe your kids don’t have a clue what a hobby is. Maybe you don’t know what a hobby is! Today we’re going to share some hobby ideas for kids of all ages but first … What is a hobby? A hobby is an activity that is pleasurable and brings joy to a person. This … [Read more...] about Hobby Ideas for Kids of All Ages

Holiday Break Fun for Kids

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We know that we’re on summer break at the moment, but holiday break will be here before you know it. That’s why we wanted to feature some holiday break fun for kids to do this year! When the holiday season arrives, adults get busier than ever so here are some ideas to keep your kids busy while you attempt to make light of the holiday chaos that ensues every year during holiday … [Read more...] about Holiday Break Fun for Kids

How Mindfulness Can Help ADHD Kids

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Mindfulness is the art of being aware of your surroundings and being present in the moment as the moment happens. Mindfulness is something that many adults practice, but did you know that children can be taught mindfulness, too? It’s true! Today we’re sharing some of the ways mindfulness can help ADHD kids so that you can help your kids be more focused, present, and able … [Read more...] about How Mindfulness Can Help ADHD Kids

Tips to Ease Children’s Separation Anxiety

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Separation anxiety can occur in all children. You may have a child who did well throughout their life and then hit tween years and suffer from separation anxiety. While most issues of separation anxiety occur earlier on in life, there’s a slight chance your child may suffer later on from this symptom when life changes abruptly. For example, you may be working more … [Read more...] about Tips to Ease Children’s Separation Anxiety

Date Night at Home Ideas for Parents

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Finding new ways to enjoy quality time together as a couple is an important aspect of marriage. This is how you remain connected and bonded as a couple amidst the chaos that parenting involves. Today we’re going to share some fun date night at home ideas for parents so that you can enjoy quality time together without stressing over babysitter fees or needing to leave the … [Read more...] about Date Night at Home Ideas for Parents

Leaf Activity Ideas for Kids

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Crafting with leaves is a fun activity for kids all of ages, but more so toddlers! Finding new ways to keep kids entertained with supplies found in the backyard is an excellent way to engage your kids in learning more about their world and keeping them from saying “I am bored” 100 times a day! Today we’re featuring some of the best leaf activity ideas for kids to enjoy. Now … [Read more...] about Leaf Activity Ideas for Kids

Benefits of Coloring for Kids

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These days parents can download and print coloring books on the internet! This makes it easier for you to encourage your kids to partake in this fun childhood activity without spending much money. Today we’re going to share the benefits of coloring for kids so you can get more coloring pages and books for your children. Don’t forget to color with your kids, as that’s a fun … [Read more...] about Benefits of Coloring for Kids

Simple Ways to Control Kids’ Food Portion Size

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One of the best ways to educate kids about healthy eating habits is to start controlling their food portion size. There are plates made for kids that are colorful with little images for the kids to know which type of food should go in which place setting on the plate. This portion control plate is an easy way to control kids’ food portion size, but what do you do if you don’t … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Control Kids’ Food Portion Size

Creative Ways to Bond with Your Teen

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For many parents, it’s harder to bond with their teens than it was to bond with their toddlers. During this time of childhood, your child may be pushing you away, becoming rebellious, and fighting for independence. These are all normal behaviors during adolescence. The teen years are full of hormonal fluctuations, limit testing, and talking back. While not every teen … [Read more...] about Creative Ways to Bond with Your Teen

How To Balance Mother Life and Work

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When you have young kids at home but you have to work to make a living, it's hard to find balance. If you ask working mothers all over the world what's the one area they struggle with the most, they'll more than likely answer "balancing mother life and work". This is because it's not easy to do! The thing is that when it comes to balancing work and parenthood, it may be more … [Read more...] about How To Balance Mother Life and Work

Parenting Tips for the 21st Century

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There are many costs of parenting in the 21st Century. College prices have risen, food prices are increasing, and there’s technology everywhere you turn. Raising 21st Century kids provides parents with many challenges. While we acknowledge that the 21st Century brings about some challenges for parents, there are some things you can do to make it easier. Today we’re featuring … [Read more...] about Parenting Tips for the 21st Century

Should You Give Your Kids the Covid Vaccine

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With the vaccine coming out soon for many elderly and high-risk groups in our world, we wanted to touch base to find out if you think giving the kids the new COVID-19 vaccine is a good idea? As with most parental decisions, typically a vaccine decision would be a personal choice within your family unit but this vaccine seems to be one that may be required for your kids to … [Read more...] about Should You Give Your Kids the Covid Vaccine

Tips to Motivate Your Kids to do Chores

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Most parents will agree that kids need to have chores. These chores will adjust based on age and maturity level, but regardless, all kids need to have some sort of chore list. This list of chores helps teach your kids responsibility and how to be held accountable for their portion of the team family! Today we’re featuring some tips that will help you motivate your kids to do … [Read more...] about Tips to Motivate Your Kids to do Chores

How to Build a Strong Bond With Your Autistic Child

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The spectrum is rather large with some children being nonverbal and others more high functioning. Whichever end of the autism spectrum your child is on; one fact remains true – some parents have a difficult time understanding how they can bond with their autistic child. When you first receive the diagnosis that your child is on the spectrum, you’ll be full of questions and … [Read more...] about How to Build a Strong Bond With Your Autistic Child

Easy Kids’ Science Experiments with Glue

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With the holiday season approaching, some kids’ remote learning, and many switching to homeschool it’s no wonder more families are looking for new ways to keep kids busy. One thing we found is that there are so many science experiments you can enjoy with your kids using glue. These easy kids’ science experiments with glue will give you something fun to do during the holiday … [Read more...] about Easy Kids’ Science Experiments with Glue

Should You Pay Your Teen to Babysit Siblings?

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When you’re the working parent of multiple children there will come a time when your oldest child is ready to babysit their siblings. Each state and region has a set of rules that govern what age a child can be left home alone and when they can be left home alone to babysit their siblings. Whether you abide by the rules set forth of your state or you simply feel your … [Read more...] about Should You Pay Your Teen to Babysit Siblings?

How to Build a Better Bedtime Routine for Kids

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A bedtime routine is essential if you ever want to have kids that fall asleep quickly and stay asleep. For many parents bedtime is the time when you can enjoy quiet time, fun with your spouse, and a much-needed detox from the busy day of being a parent. Building a better bedtime routine for kids starts with a few steps, and while it may seem like a lot of work at first, we … [Read more...] about How to Build a Better Bedtime Routine for Kids

The Pros and Cons of Virtual Charter Schools

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Virtual charter schools are becoming increasingly popular and well-known for parents and children due to the current times and switch towards online or partially online schooling. These schools are similar to traditional public schools in that they are online-only or online and face-to-face learning environments, have no admission criteria, and are publicly funded so they tend … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Virtual Charter Schools

Alternative Discipline Strategies to Spanking

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The debate over spanking or not spanking a child has been the cause of much conflict between parents everywhere. Whether you’re on the team for spanking or not, we felt it important to feature some alternative discipline strategies to spanking. These strategies will help provide long-lasting benefits to curb the bad decisions made by children during all stages of childhood. … [Read more...] about Alternative Discipline Strategies to Spanking

Distance Learning Hacks for Busy Families

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Are you one of the many families out there dealing with distance learning for the second year? This back to school season life doesn’t look any different than it did halfway through the last school year. Distance learning means your children are home full or part time, attending online classes with their teachers. Many schools have started to return to school with some sort … [Read more...] about Distance Learning Hacks for Busy Families

Quick Ways to Make Kids’ Snacks Healthier

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With back to school season here, many families are getting back into the routine that comes with the school season. Whether your kids are in school full time regularly, attending remote school, or doing a hybrid model, there comes a time for snacks! If you’re looking for some mom hacks to make kids’ snacks healthier, then you’re going to love our tips today. We’re going to … [Read more...] about Quick Ways to Make Kids’ Snacks Healthier

Signs Your Kids is Anxious about Returning to School

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As a parent, you’re probably stressed out about the back to school season. There are so many changes and no two school districts are handling the reopening of schools the same way. Your school district may be offering a hybrid model of virtual and in-person classes, while the district next door is returning to full-time in-person classes, and then the next school district over … [Read more...] about Signs Your Kids is Anxious about Returning to School

Hacks to Know if Your Kids May Have an Illness

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Being a parent is hard! Being a parent to a kid who seems to ‘be sick’ without any symptoms, other than perhaps not wanting to go to school, is even harder! Many children have mastered the trickery of pretending to be sick so that they don’t have to go to school or can avoid some big event they’d rather not attend. Faking sickness is pretty typical for children of all … [Read more...] about Hacks to Know if Your Kids May Have an Illness

All Aboard the Confessions Cruise: Mishaps That Happened on Different Cruises

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Like any job, there are secrets to every trade... And when it comes to working on a cruise ship, there are many secrets. Perhaps you have never given much thought to what it means to be a cruise ship worker, but we can tell you that these workers have more stories to tell of their time on board than you would expect. Considering passengers are on a floating vessel, it makes … [Read more...] about All Aboard the Confessions Cruise: Mishaps That Happened on Different Cruises

These Are the Lesser-Known Siblings of Our Favorite Celebrities

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We're all familiar with Brad Pitt, Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Lawrence, but what about their siblings? It turns out our favorite celebrities have siblings who are just as talented as they are, but not as famous. Some people enjoy being in the spotlight, while others shy away from it, and not everyone was born for the stage, which is probably part of the reason why we've never … [Read more...] about These Are the Lesser-Known Siblings of Our Favorite Celebrities