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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

How to Talk to Your Kids About Current Events

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With so many different things filling the news these days, and social media being in the hands of most kids it's difficult for parents to keep up with current events. That's why it's even harder for parents to talk to kids about current events because we can barely keep up with everything ourselves. Today we wanted to share some tips to help you stay up to date with current … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Your Kids About Current Events

How to Talk to Your Teen Without Getting Eye Rolls

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Communication is a two-way street. If you want to get through to your teen without getting eye rolls, shrugs, and monosyllabic grunts in response, then you need to learn how to talk with a teen. Usually, this isn't a big problem. You talk with your teen all the time, right? When you ask, "How was school?" and she says, "Fine." When you ask, "Are you hungry?" and he … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Your Teen Without Getting Eye Rolls

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 to Help Your Kids be More Outgoing

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It can be difficult to know what to do when you're a parent of an introverted child. That’s why this article is going to provide some helpful tips on how to help your kids become more outgoing. Encourage your children, even if it feels like a lost cause at times If you have an introverted child who seems unmotivated to socialize or speak up, keep in mind that everyone … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Kids be More Outgoing

How to Cool Off When You’re Angry

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We all get angry from time to time, but that doesn’t mean you have to lash out in anger at everyone. Today we’re going to share some tips that will help you cool off when you’re angry. These tips will ensure that you keep your relationships strong, even during those heightened emotional times together. When you’re angry all positive and rational thinking goes out the window. … [Read more...] about How to Cool Off When You’re Angry

How to Handle Teenage Angst

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While there is no medical definition for teen angst, it is much like a negative emotion such as anger or sadness. This feeling is not exactly depression, but it can appear to mimic such mental health illnesses. Today we are going to help you learn how to handle teenage angst in the most compassionate way. Understand the Feelings The first step to handle teenager angst … [Read more...] about How to Handle Teenage Angst

How to Yell Less as a Parent

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So many parents struggle with yelling less often at their kids. This is a normal response to a chaotic situation, yelling. Some people are just naturally more prone to yelling whereas others are quieter and poised in their response to kids. Many parents are wondering if yelling has become the new spanking and it doesn’t help anyone. If you tend to be a yeller but want to … [Read more...] about How to Yell Less as a Parent

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

Examples and Benefits of Being a Mindful Parent

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Being a mindful parent is all about being conscious of what your kids need and how your life is impacting the family. Since mindful parenting is becoming rather popular, we wanted to share more examples and the benefits of being a mindful parent with you. Mindful parenting is all about being present in the moment. You’ll be fully aware of what’s going on, how each person is … [Read more...] about Examples and Benefits of Being a Mindful Parent

Tips to be a More Mindful Father

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If you’re struggling with being a mindful father then you’re going to love this post! Today we’re sharing some helpful tips for fathers out there in the world to be more mindful. Being mindful will help you strengthen the bond between you and your children, as well as you and your spouse. Be Curious Pause and start seeing the world through your children’s eyes. Be … [Read more...] about Tips to be a More Mindful Father

Best Ideas to be a Fun Mom

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Being a fun mom is one of the best ways to increase your parent and child bond. Throughout the years your ability to connect with your child will become few and far between. During the younger years, the opportunities will be plentiful. During the teen years your child may have the desire to spend more time with friends, they may have a job and other duties that keep them … [Read more...] about Best Ideas to be a Fun Mom

Ways to be More Present as a Parent

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One of the biggest challenges of being a parent is to remain present when your child is begging for your attention. It’s far too easy to be standing there listening to your kid and have your mind drift off to another place. This happens to the best of us but isn’t a very mindful way to parent. Today we’re sharing some tips to help you be more present as a parent. No more … [Read more...] about Ways to be More Present as a Parent

Tips for Cultivating Empathy with Children

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Being a mindful parent is easier than one may think. Part of being more mindful as a parent is to be aware of what type of emotional skills you need to practice to ensure your children grow up to exhibit these qualities. Today we’re talking about tips for cultivating empathy with children. These tips will help you be a good role model for your children and help you teach … [Read more...] about Tips for Cultivating Empathy with Children

Hacks for Mitigating Toddler Tantrums

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Toddlers have a knack for throwing tantrums. This normal part of child development typically occurs sometime after age 2 years. This means your little angel will wake up one day and be ready to argue about everything! Once your child reaches that lovely age of toddlerhood, it’s time to learn some mitigation hacks to keep the toddler tantrums at a minimum. Today we’re … [Read more...] about Hacks for Mitigating Toddler Tantrums

Positive Affirmations for Kids

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There’s much talk about positive affirmations for adults to be more mindful, but what about kids? Today we’re sharing some positive affirmations for kids. These affirmations will help inspire mindful, calm, and outgoing kids that grow into well-rounded adults. Using positive affirmations for kids will help strengthen your kids’ confidence, self-esteem, and ability to speak … [Read more...] about Positive Affirmations for Kids

How to Control Your Emotions as a Parent

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The key to positive effective parenting is to learn how to control your emotions. Raising children will bring about a whole new set of emotions that you’ve never dreamed possible. You’ll go from happy as can be to sad to disappointed throughout the lifetime of your children. These emotions can get overwhelming. You may feel like you’ve failed. You may feel like you’re doing … [Read more...] about How to Control Your Emotions as a Parent

Simple Ways for Parents to be Silly With Kids

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As we grow older we tend to lose our ability to be silly. You used your imagination every day as a child and enjoyed playing make-believe. You dreamed big and nothing could deter you from the idea that you’d grow up to be a unicorn. Kids just have this innate ability to be free and think beyond the realm of reality, we lost this concept as adults. Just because you’ve … [Read more...] about Simple Ways for Parents to be Silly With Kids

How to be a Patient Parent

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Many studies have been conducted to prove that children who grew up in a home with patient parents tend to have a more realistic approach to life. These children will be more patient, compassionate, and willing to handle the mishaps that occur during their adult life. With that being said, many parents struggle with being a patient parent. It’s not easy to be patient when … [Read more...] about How to be a Patient Parent

Tips for Using Natural Consequences as a Discipline Strategy

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Natural consequences are something that occurs due to your child’s decision. This consequence is called natural because it’s something that doesn’t involve anyone else to enforce. One of the simplest examples of a natural consequence is that if your child refuses to wear a coat in cold temperatures, they will then feel cold when they’re outside. If you’re thinking about … [Read more...] about Tips for Using Natural Consequences as a Discipline Strategy

Warning Signs That Your Child is Under Stress

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As your children get older and start to feel more emotions about current events, school, and life in general you may notice a change in their demeanor. One thing to remember is that children, like adults, can feel stress and anxiety from situations. Today’s current events alone are enough to stress the average child out. If you have the news or social media on in a room … [Read more...] about Warning Signs That Your Child is Under Stress

Simple Way to Instill Compassion in Kids

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Compassion is an important life skill that every kid should learn. Kids may not be born with certain life skills and social skills, such as compassion. These are skills that one must teach kids throughout their childhood so that they can be a good member of society. With so little compassion being shown in the world today, it’s on parents to start working towards using these … [Read more...] about Simple Way to Instill Compassion in Kids

How to Practice Gratitude as a Family

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Gratitude is a life skill that every kid should learn. Whether you practice gratitude during the holiday season or all year round, we wanted to help you with some ideas to make sure that gratitude becomes a vital part of your family unit. Below we’re showing some unique ways that you can easily include gratitude with your kids regularly. Whether it’s having a journal for … [Read more...] about How to Practice Gratitude as a Family

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

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

How to Watch What You Say Around Kids

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Parenting is not a walk in the park. There are so many things you have to think about and model so that your kids learn how to behave like decent human beings. This idea that you can just tell your kids how to behave or beat them into doing what you want is silliness. While yes, kids need consequences and such, they learn the most from watching you! Today we’re going to … [Read more...] about How to Watch What You Say Around Kids

Ways to Teach Your Kids About Gratitude

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It’s that time of year, the holiday season! It seems many parents have focused on gratitude during this season, as it seems only fitting to work on gratitude with kids during the holidays. This is a time when kids will be getting a lot of presents, foods, and other spoils from their family. Due to the gift-giving season and season of joy and gratitude, it’s time to learn … [Read more...] about Ways to Teach Your Kids About Gratitude

What Time Should Kids go to Bed?

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It’s difficult to determine the best bedtime for your kids sometimes. Just like adults, kids need varying bedtimes based on age or ability to fall asleep. Every human being has their personal internal clock that tells them when to be sleepy and when to be awake. This doesn’t work out very well for kids, because it’s their parents who must determine the best time for kids to go … [Read more...] about What Time Should Kids go to Bed?

Mindfulness Practice for Stressed-Out Parents

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Being stressed out as a parent can happen to the best of us. Being a parent requires a lot of patience and is one of the hardest jobs in the world. While many parents will argue that a parent should be paid far more than most high-end occupations, it’s not a job that one will be compensated in money for. Today we wanted to help all stressed-out parents with some tips to … [Read more...] about Mindfulness Practice for Stressed-Out Parents

How to Use Mindfulness with Distance Learning

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Mindfulness is a tool that many people use to reduce anxiety and stress. Right now many parents are starting to deal with a new back to school season of distance learning. While many parents did experience this distance learning last school year, they’re heading into year two and feeling a bit overwhelmed. We wanted to share some tips to help parents out there cope with … [Read more...] about How to Use Mindfulness with Distance Learning

What is Mindful Parenting?

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With this busy lifestyle everyone is leading, it’s no wonder the concept of being a mindful parent has been lost. It’s not something any of us did maliciously, it’s just that parents have so many things to handle such as a job, parenting, schooling, and then being a partner on top of it all that we started to grow towards a multitasking mentality. While multitasking seems to … [Read more...] about What is Mindful Parenting?

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

How to Raise Selfless Children

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Children are born into this world full of hope and caring for other people. As your children enter the toddler years they do have a phase where they think the world revolves around them. With the right habits, parental tricks, and tips you can easily work to raise selfless children. Today we’re going to discuss some ways you can help encourage your children to consider other … [Read more...] about How to Raise Selfless Children

Pandemic Computer Game Sheds Light on Working Parent Issues

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There’s this new choose your own adventure game that’s all about the pandemic. This game, developed by Smita Venkat, allows you to answer questions in a multiple-choice format as you dive into the world of parenting during this chaotic time. The game is called Parenting in a Pandemic Simulator (PIPS) and it’s opening many conversations among parents of young children ever … [Read more...] about Pandemic Computer Game Sheds Light on Working Parent Issues

Donation To Medical Research, Everyone Can Be Part Of A Cause

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Out of all the things humans study, medical research is probably the most important and valuable subject that needs to be done. Medical research includes studying the various aspects of human health and how to improve it as a whole. It concerns the causes, cures, symptoms, effects, and other aspects of various diseases. People take up numerous ways to contribute to the cause of … [Read more...] about Donation To Medical Research, Everyone Can Be Part Of A Cause

Benefits of Fidget Cubes

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Have you seen the popular fidget toys such as spinners or cubes and wondered how they could actually have a purpose? You’re most likely not alone. Many people see fidget cubes and related items as toys or distractions. However, there are actually benefits to using these and they can help a variety of people in different situations. Today … [Read more...] about Benefits of Fidget Cubes

Hand Washing Tips for Kids {plus} KeaBabies Giveaway

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Proper handwashing is heavily encouraged and needed for everyone right now, especially little ones that are at a higher risk. You probably know, teaching kids how to wash their hands properly and well can be a bit difficult due to short attention spans. But, it’s an important task especially when it comes to times like these. Today I have some tips for teaching hand washing … [Read more...] about Hand Washing Tips for Kids {plus} KeaBabies Giveaway

Self Care for Busy Teens and Adults

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Busy, busy, busy. Whether you’re busy with school, work, family, or more; it seems as if it’s an impossible task to even think about taking care of yourself in the midst of it all. But taking care of yourself is very important. And it can help prevent things like chronic stress, health issues, or mental health struggles. I know self care can be hard. But you can … [Read more...] about Self Care for Busy Teens and Adults