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Veronica Phillips

How to Communicate Effectively with Toddlers

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Communicating effectively with toddlers can be a challenge. If you don't know what to say or how to say it, they may become frustrated, and this could cause problems during your conversations. The following tips will help you communicate better with toddlers: Be Patient Toddlers are developing their language skills, so give them time to process information after they … [Read more...] about How to Communicate Effectively with Toddlers

How Working Parents Can Beat Exhaustion

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Do you ever feel like you're juggling too many balls at once? As if the days and weeks are just flying by, with no time for a break. It can be exhausting to work full-time while still managing kids and household duties, but it doesn't have to be this way! Here are some tips on how we can all beat exhaustion:  Take care of your health. Eat a balanced diet, get … [Read more...] about How Working Parents Can Beat Exhaustion

Simple Ways to Get Kids Involved in Meal Planning

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Kids of all ages can get involved with meal planning! This is an excellent way to bond more as a family and find a way to save you time with the tasks that most parents have to deal with. Today we’ll show you some of the simple ways your kids can start helping with meal planning so that you can spend time doing other important parental tasks in the home. Set Favorite … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Get Kids Involved in Meal Planning

Simple Ways to Encourage Kindness in Kids

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Kindness is one of the most important aspects of the human being. This characteristic can make the world a better place and it’s something most parents teach their kids through example. Today we’re going to share some simple ways you can encourage kindness in kids, just in case you want to expand beyond being that solid role model of kindness. Send Kinds … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Encourage Kindness in Kids

How to Help Children with Writing Skills

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Many parents want their children to have a basic knowledge of writing skills and letter recognition by the time they enter kindergarten. The problem is that some children are simply not interested in writing. Today we’re going to share some tips that will help parents encourage their children’s writing skills so that they can enter kindergarten with some confident letter … [Read more...] about How to Help Children with Writing Skills

Tricks to Help Stressed Out Moms Chill

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Many moms are experiencing high levels of stress right now. Between current events, work, and remote learning moms have simply added so much to their already full plates. While the current times make stressed out moms a reasonable expectation, you don’t have to live all stressed out! Today we’re diving into the topic of stressed-out moms and sharing some tricks to help moms … [Read more...] about Tricks to Help Stressed Out Moms Chill

Year-Round Family Traditions for Bonding

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Many families have holiday traditions that come around once per year. While holiday traditions are an excellent way to celebrate the holiday season, family traditions don’t have to come around once per year. Today we’re diving into the topic of family traditions that you can enjoy all year round. These examples will provide you with a chance to bond with your family as you … [Read more...] about Year-Round Family Traditions for Bonding

Fun Things Kids Can Do In A Snowstorm

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Snowstorms are incredibly hard for families because often kids can struggle to find things to do while parents worry about things like electricity, food, or heat if the storm is going to be severe. However, giving your kids something fun to do during a storm can help you have the time to figure out your situation better as well as help to distract them from fear or anxiety … [Read more...] about Fun Things Kids Can Do In A Snowstorm

Working Parents: Does Your Schedule Reflect Your Values?

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When it comes to being a working parent, we wonder if your work schedule reflects your values? Perhaps you work a 9 to 5 job and that works for your other family values. Some working parents have found that they're working overtime for endless hours and missing out on the family time they truly need in their life. When it comes to being a working parent, it's all about … [Read more...] about Working Parents: Does Your Schedule Reflect Your Values?

Face Shields vs Face Masks for Kids

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While a face shield may not protect against the virus, combining one with a mask is a preferred method for many caregivers, parents, and kids. Today we’re going to dive into the topic of selecting an option for your kids so that they can be compliant with the current requirements to attend an in-person school or venture into a store. The Downside of Face Masks Face … [Read more...] about Face Shields vs Face Masks for Kids

Should you Travel for the Holidays

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Now that the holiday season is upon us, many families are deciding to travel or not to travel. With many restrictions in place, it may not be up to each family to travel outside of their state. Many states have banned visitors from other states or set up check points to ensure that each visiting person quarantines for 14 days when staying in a different state. The travel … [Read more...] about Should you Travel for the Holidays

Parenting Hacks for Special Needs Kids

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Raising special needs kids takes a bit more planning, support, and strength. While special needs cover a wide range of disabilities, including autism and Down syndrome, the fact remains true; parents who are raising special needs kids love big, love hard, and work hard to make sure their child can grow up as healthy and happy as possible. This is why we wanted to feature … [Read more...] about Parenting Hacks for Special Needs Kids

The Ultimate Guide for Family Bonding Activities

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Many families neglect one important part of having a family, making time for each other! In our busy lives, we tend to just live the motions each day without pausing to think about how we can spend time with our loved ones. Family bonding is an essential part of keeping a family together for the long run in life. While many people think that family bonding activities must be … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide for Family Bonding Activities

Curb Sibling Rivalry with These Activities

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Sibling rivalry is something that every parent of multiple children face every day. As much as you want to stop this competition and arguing for good, it’s part of the healthy development of siblings. Since you can’t stop sibling rivalry completely, we wanted to place emphasis on curbing this chaos. Below you’ll find some of the best activities that help curb sibling rivalry … [Read more...] about Curb Sibling Rivalry with These Activities

Tech Support Employees Share the Weirdest Things They’ve Seen on the Job

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Some jobs are like an endless chore where a million more problems arise after resolving one issue. Tech support is one of those jobs. Sure, you might be fascinated by all of the wires and flashing lights, and there are perks to being on tech support, but most of the time, you’re dealing with people who don’t have the slightest clue about the most basic of things. To see what we … [Read more...] about Tech Support Employees Share the Weirdest Things They’ve Seen on the Job

50 Twilight Memes that Are Far Superior to the Movies

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Before Twilight was famous at the box office, it was a fantasy novel series that teen girls absolutely adored. Once the first movie was announced, it grabbed everyone's attention around the world. Once the first movie was released, you either loved it or hated it. It’s been years since the film franchise ended, yet the internet has not left the Twilight movies in the dark as it … [Read more...] about 50 Twilight Memes that Are Far Superior to the Movies

Challenging Customers Employees Had to Face

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Those of us who have worked in retail know that the majority of the time, customers are fine. On a rare occasion, you even get a really happy customer who appreciates everything you do for them and they just make your shift a lot easier. However, other times, you're graced with an extremely challenging customer who risks ruining your whole day. Of course, those challenging … [Read more...] about Challenging Customers Employees Had to Face

50 Seemingly Innocent Pictures Until You See It

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We all use the internet to look at funny cat videos or waste time on memes. Wait until you see these photos. The first time you see them will surely confuse you, but please, take your time and take a second glance. Once you see it, you will ask yourself, “why?” Here are the best photos spread across the internet that needs to be seen a second time to understand. Sleepy … [Read more...] about 50 Seemingly Innocent Pictures Until You See It

50 Tricks to Make Your House Decor Look Expensive

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We all want our home to look just like it does in our dreams, but few of us have the budget to recreate the latest Million Dollar Decorators project. That doesn’t mean that we are doomed to live with uninspired bedrooms, tired kitchens, and dingy bathrooms. Using these genius and simple tips you can renovate your new house, or get your old one ready to sell on a tiny budget. … [Read more...] about 50 Tricks to Make Your House Decor Look Expensive

50 Household Items Not to Use Past Expiration

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We slowly make our way through the bottle of bathroom cleaner that we bought ages ago, brush our hair each day, and exfoliate in the shower on autopilot. Less waste is a good thing, right? So we should probably use up our current stock before we head out to buy again. But, this isn’t always the safest option. Many household items that we take for granted have a shelf life. … [Read more...] about 50 Household Items Not to Use Past Expiration

50 Times Husbands Messed Up a Simple Request

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We’re firmly in the ”you had one job!” territory here. Although saying it may appear sexist, it is usually women who carry out the day to day work of running the household, be that looking after the children, cleaning, cooking dinner, and making sure that all the ingredients necessary to cook dinner have been bought. Then there’s buying gifts for birthdays and anniversaries, … [Read more...] about 50 Times Husbands Messed Up a Simple Request

50 Things You Should Avoid Buying from Dollar Stores

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Dollar stores are gaining popularity because they have a wide range of products at very low prices. Why would we overpay for something at a regular supermarket when we can get it somewhere else for less? It turns out that not everything is a bargain at dollar stores. Some products come in small packages, and some of them have major quality issues. These are the products that … [Read more...] about 50 Things You Should Avoid Buying from Dollar Stores

Estas personas tenían “edad avanzada” cuando se enteraron de estos hechos sorprendentes

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¿Alguna vez te has preguntado por qué las berenjenas se llaman berenjenas o por qué te dicen que te rompas una pierna cuando estás en una entrevista para un trabajo importante? Damos esas cosas por sentado y nunca nos detenemos a pensar en el origen de tales frases, pero resulta que se pensó mucho en ellas. Hay una tendencia reciente en Twitter en la que las personas comparten … [Read more...] about Estas personas tenían “edad avanzada” cuando se enteraron de estos hechos sorprendentes

Hidden Movie Details and Trivia That Will Surprise You!

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Great movies, like great wine, just get better every time you rewatch them. Perhaps it's the story, the acting, the cinematography, or that crazy little detail you missed the first time around. Easter eggs are not just for Easter, some of our favorite movies have hidden Easter eggs that are just as satisfying to find and devour. Whether you’re a regular watcher or an avid movie … [Read more...] about Hidden Movie Details and Trivia That Will Surprise You!

‘Tis the Season to See Funny Christmas Mistakes

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Christmas is the time where families come together, sing carols around the piano, and get into arguments with drunken uncles. Everyone leaves pretty mad in the end, but they still love each other after it goes down. However, there are a lot more things that can ruin Christmas. Here are 50 cases of hilarious fails that made for extremely memorable Christmas moments. It’s … [Read more...] about ‘Tis the Season to See Funny Christmas Mistakes

50 Smart Parenting Hacks That Every Parent Could Probably Use

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Being a parent is difficult, and can sometimes feel as if you’re navigating the ocean without a map. Each day a new challenge arises, probably one that you hadn’t seen coming. So it helps when you can learn from other people’s mistakes, and from other people’s genius ideas. Here we’ve listed 50 of the most genius parenting hacks that can help you make it through the maze … [Read more...] about 50 Smart Parenting Hacks That Every Parent Could Probably Use

Pro Chef Advice on What to Avoid Doing in the Kitchen

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Cooking is one of the most necessary skills but also one of the hardest to master. Now, if you’re a home cook, you don’t need to cook like Gordon Ramsay, though it would be nice. Speaking of pro chefs, you might be interested to learn what sort of mistakes they see in home cooks. Check out our list to see how you can enhance your cooking game by a lot. Pressing on meat … [Read more...] about Pro Chef Advice on What to Avoid Doing in the Kitchen

Ingenious Inventions That Make Our Lives So Much Easier

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It’s a crazy world out there, and we are all torn between our work and family life. Our lists with daily errands are getting longer and longer, and we could all appreciate the help. And that help comes in the form of interesting inventions that make our lives a little bit easier. Some of them may look odd, but they work. Emergency shirt Someone was pretty smart or … [Read more...] about Ingenious Inventions That Make Our Lives So Much Easier

33+ personas que fueron atrapadas torciendo la verdad en Internet

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Las redes sociales son un lugar donde podemos mostrar lo mejor de nuestras vidas a extraños al azar. Sin embargo, de los millones de publicaciones realizadas en las redes sociales, muchas de ellas son falsas. Entonces, si la vida de alguien parece increíble en las redes sociales, es porque probablemente todo sea falso. Habría que siempre tener en cuenta que si suena demasiado … [Read more...] about 33+ personas que fueron atrapadas torciendo la verdad en Internet

Designers That Have a Lot of Explaining to Do

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You know when you have an idea in your head that seems life-chancing, and when you actually put it together in real life it just isn’t the same? My drawing skills do not match my imagination, and my son is constantly unimpressed with what I thought would be a perfectly good Pokemon battle scene, but he thinks is a mess of unrecognizable blobs. Design is not my strong suit. But … [Read more...] about Designers That Have a Lot of Explaining to Do

50 Cool Easter Eggs We Never Noticed in Disney Movies

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Animated films take a LONG time to complete. Disney Pixar feature-length films can take anywhere between 4 and 7 years to be ready for release! When you spend so long putting a film together frame by frame, you need something to amuse yourself, and illustrators have been adding secret or private jokes into their work for as long as there have been cartoons. From the beginning … [Read more...] about 50 Cool Easter Eggs We Never Noticed in Disney Movies

Tiny Details from Marvel Movies You Missed Until Now

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The MCU is chock-full of easter eggs, insider jokes, and memorable cross-referencing and linearity between each film in the franchise. We would expect nothing less coming from a universe that consists of 22 super-unique films. After watching every single minute of every movie multiple times, we’ve come up with a list of hidden details that you might not have noticed. Let us … [Read more...] about Tiny Details from Marvel Movies You Missed Until Now

33+ Personas que han experimentado buena suerte a niveles asombrosos

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El refrán dice; la suerte de la linda, la fea la desea. En estos casos, la suerte llegó  a este pequeño puñado de personas en proporciones épicas, con lo cual uno se pregunta ¿por qué no a mi? qué tendrán de especial esta gente para recibir semejante regalo? ¿Es simplemente estar en el lugar adecuado en el momento correcto? Aca hay 50 casos documentados de suerte … [Read more...] about 33+ Personas que han experimentado buena suerte a niveles asombrosos

Where Is the Cast of Married With Children Today?

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The hit sitcom, Married With Children, launched the careers of tons of celebrities from all walks of life. Some of us grew up with these actors and loved them for the characters they portrayed in this show. Yet, since it started airing in 1987, a lot has changed. Many cast members have gone on to bigger and better things, like being the main characters in TV shows or starring … [Read more...] about Where Is the Cast of Married With Children Today?

50 Drivers Who Could Use a Refresher in Parking

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Parking takes a lot of practice and sometimes even experienced drivers have difficulties when trying to parallel park. Unfortunately, most of the time, the only reason for lousy parking is plain inconsideration and lack of empathy for others. Some people park wherever they want, and some folks decide not to take it anymore. These cars parked illegally, or even just … [Read more...] about 50 Drivers Who Could Use a Refresher in Parking

50 Brilliant Things From Japan That the World Should Adopt

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It often seems like the grass is greener on the other side. When it comes to Japan, it seems like the grass isn't only greener, but it's growing on a whole different planet. Japan is host to tons of new, exciting, weird, and even downright wacky different inventions. Some of them leave us envious, some we'd prefer to leave in Japan, and some of them leave us scratching our … [Read more...] about 50 Brilliant Things From Japan That the World Should Adopt

The Very Last Time People Were Photographed Before Unfortunate Events

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Unfortunate things can happen anytime and anywhere. However, some are more dangerous than others. Sometimes, people get the chance to capture those scary moments when they happen. In their world, these people are unknowingly going on with their business without knowing what lies ahead for them. Below are some of the last known photos taken of each of these people. Head … [Read more...] about The Very Last Time People Were Photographed Before Unfortunate Events

33+ Funny and Adorable Pregnancy Announcements

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You’ve just found out you’re about to embark on the most exciting journey of your life: having a baby! You’re super excited, but how do you announce it to your friends, family, and to the rest of the world? It's no longer enough just to phone around your nearest and dearest and exclaim “we’re pregnant!” In the age of social media, you’ll want to make a splash, and these couples … [Read more...] about 33+ Funny and Adorable Pregnancy Announcements

33+ Creative Halloween Costumes That Are Hard to Top

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Halloween serves many different purposes. It’s a time for children to learn a lesson about honest work (trick-or-treating). In some cultures, people use this time to remember the dearly departed. For the rest of us, it’s a time to go all out and put on the craziest, most unique costumes imaginable. If you want to see the most original costumes people have come up with on … [Read more...] about 33+ Creative Halloween Costumes That Are Hard to Top

33+ Amateur Engineers Who Totally Fixed Things

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Sometimes, the universe likes to throw random challenges our way. Making the best out of a bad situation can be pretty difficult, but if you have amazing engineering skills and a boundless pool of creativity, there’s nothing you can’t do. Case in point, these 50 engineers who fashioned makeshift solutions to make the best out of the worst situations. Secure Storage … [Read more...] about 33+ Amateur Engineers Who Totally Fixed Things