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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

Time Outs and Other Consequences Do Teach Lessons

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I'll admit when I first became a mother I read all of the baby books. I read parenting books. I followed motherhood "rules" to a T. I thought these books were the guiding light of when to feed solid foods, what my child could or couldn't do, what I should or shouldn't do as a mother. I believed it all. Now, some of the parenting books I read enlightened me. These books taught … [Read more...] about Time Outs and Other Consequences Do Teach Lessons

How to Entertain Kids While Camping in a Tent

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When it comes to camping in a tent with kids you must think about ways to keep the kids entertained. While most campgrounds now offer water, electricity and even WiFi access, it's important that you use this time to detach from the outside world. Removing the ability for kids to access wifi while camping in a tent is a fabulous way to help them detox from their electronics … [Read more...] about How to Entertain Kids While Camping in a Tent

Improve your Studies or Learn New Skills Through Online Learning Apps

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These days, people carry their smartphone everywhere with them. Many people will tell you that they cannot do without a smartphone. When they do not have their smartphone with them, they feel totally lost. Our smartphone has become a part of us and without it, we feel as if something important is missing and we are incomplete without it. Our smartphone has become a very … [Read more...] about Improve your Studies or Learn New Skills Through Online Learning Apps

Dealing With Death: What To Do When A Family Member Passes Away

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  (Image via: http://bit.ly/2xZwq2w)   Death is one of the only constants in life, this is both sad and true. We don’t like thinking about it, we don’t like talking about it, and this inevitably leads to us struggling to cope with it. When a family member dies, it will be heartbreaking for everyone. But, it’s even worse when you’re totally unprepared for everything that … [Read more...] about Dealing With Death: What To Do When A Family Member Passes Away

When You’re Feeling Stretched Thin it is Time to Take a Moment for Yourself

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Appointments, practice, carpooling, shopping, reminding, cooking, cleaning, consoling - a mother’s work is never done. Sure, it’s rewarding to finally hear a “Thanks, Mom!” or see your little ones grow into full-fledged individuals ready to slowly take responsibility for their daily lives. A REAL Break  But in the meantime, start thinking about your birthday, or Mother’s … [Read more...] about When You’re Feeling Stretched Thin it is Time to Take a Moment for Yourself

Tech Hobbies To Encourage In Your Kids

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pexels.com Technology gets a lot of stick when it comes to its relationship with your kids. OK, so sure, there are some bad points to consider, but if you are a Luddite in these modern times, I’m afraid to say there’s no doubt your children are missing out. Technology gives them a whole bunch of fantastic opportunities, which you or I may not have had when we were kids. Let’s … [Read more...] about Tech Hobbies To Encourage In Your Kids

The Importance Of Protecting Your Home From The Elements

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Pexels What is the reason you own a home for? Is it to provide loving experiences, shared by all your family members? Is it so you have a place to house all of your belongings? Is it so you have a place to lay your head at night, so you can comfortably sleep and begin the next day refreshed? Or, is it to protect yourself as a shelter from the elements outside? Of course, … [Read more...] about The Importance Of Protecting Your Home From The Elements

5 Ways to Support Those Closest to You

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Photo Credit Providing support to those closest to you is an integral part of being a good friend or family member. Any kind of relationship should be a two-way street, so you want the support that you give to be reciprocated. In this post, we will look at five ways that you can provide support to the people closest to you both emotionally and practically. Be Available to … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Support Those Closest to You

Time To Take Control: What Can Be Forgotten Now You Are A Parent

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Getting that positive pregnancy test, welcoming a newborn into your life, and becoming a parent for the first, second, third or whatever time is always a remarkable and amazing experience. You become entered into a bubble, a special club, that only you and other parents understand. The sleep deprivation, the overwhelming feeling of love, and the fact you no longer mind the look … [Read more...] about Time To Take Control: What Can Be Forgotten Now You Are A Parent

Making your Child’s First Dentist Visit Fun and Enjoyable

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Image source There is plenty that you can do to ensure that your child enjoys their trip to the dentist. Taking care of their dental health is one of the life skills that your little one will have to learn. Some kids are naturally relaxed about all medical appointments and take the whole visit in their stride. Others find the surroundings and equipment at the dental … [Read more...] about Making your Child’s First Dentist Visit Fun and Enjoyable

Run Out Of Ideas? New Ways To Make Exercise More Fun For Kids

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In this day and age, it can be really difficult to tear kids away from TV screens and tablets. With summer finally here, it’s a perfect time to try and get your children more involved in exercise, and to ensure they have fun when they’re on the go. If you’ve run out of ideas and you feel like you’re fighting a losing battle against a games console, here are some new ways to … [Read more...] about Run Out Of Ideas? New Ways To Make Exercise More Fun For Kids

How to Adjust to Hаvіng a Nеwbоrn Bаbу

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Thе аddіtіоn оf a bаbу to a family brings joy, wоndеr, аnd dеlіght. It аlѕо brіngѕ сhаngеѕ, ѕоmе аntісіраtеd -- lіkе fоrmulа аnd diapers -- аnd ѕоmе completely unexpected. Even thе mоѕt іnfоrmеd parents mау be tаkеn аbасk at thе hugе іmрасt thеіr tіnу bundle hаѕ оn thеіr lіvеѕ. Besides the рrоfоund affесt a newborn саn hаvе on thе parents' relationship, thеу have to соре wіth … [Read more...] about How to Adjust to Hаvіng a Nеwbоrn Bаbу

Are you the Parental Type?

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One thing I have learned since becoming a parent is that your mood, your actions and your way of life will determine how your kids behave, think and respond from a young age. Being a parent is one of the most selfless jobs one will ever hold but it’s not for everyone. I think some people are in love with the idea of becoming a parent. They see it as they will do better than … [Read more...] about Are you the Parental Type?