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How to Teach your Kid to Tie Their Shoes

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FYI - this post contains affiliate links.  I admit that I have yet to figure out how to teach a kid to tie their shoes. My ex-husband was the one I let have that job. Even today, while my sons have been taught to tie their own shoelaces, they simply have zero interest in doing it. It's frustrating to have boys who are like, "no thanks" when it comes to tieing their … [Read more...] about How to Teach your Kid to Tie Their Shoes

Helping Your Kids Without Doing The Work for Them

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https://unsplash.com/photos/tQPgM1k6EbQ As your child goes through school, there will be times where they sit over their workbooks or homework at the dinner table or in their room looking stumped. During this, you want to give them a hand and help them as much as possible. However, you might be reluctant to help too much as you don’t want to end up doing the work for … [Read more...] about Helping Your Kids Without Doing The Work for Them

Building Your Brood: How To Prepare For Your Second Child

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Adjusting to parenthood can be a tough task, but the challenge becomes even more difficult when you introduce a new addition to the mix. Going from one child to two brings a series of changes, and it’s important for you as a parent to adapt to having two kids as well as being there to help your first-born get used to life as a big brother or sister. If you have a child and … [Read more...] about Building Your Brood: How To Prepare For Your Second Child

Parents, Children, And Bullying

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Picture Bullying is endemic in modern society. Nowadays, kids don’t even have to meet someone face to face to be a bully or get bullied. Stats show that more than 75% of children have and still experience abuse from their peers. As a parent, it is your job to step in and make sure your son or daughter is not a victim. But, what can you do to keep them safe? Below is a … [Read more...] about Parents, Children, And Bullying

Sleep Strategies For Baby, The Must-Haves For Parents

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Having a new baby is going to take adjustment of all kinds. There are few things that can prepare you for the new responsibility, for the sudden room you have to make in the budget and for the sleep you’re not going to be having. Sleep training is easily one of the more difficult parts of being a new parent, but you can do it with a little help from wisdom that’s been passed … [Read more...] about Sleep Strategies For Baby, The Must-Haves For Parents

10 Ways to Avoid Peer Pressure

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Ever heard anyone say, “just say no”? Well, it’s not as easy as it seems. Peer pressure is everywhere and affects most kids at least once in their lifetime. However, it’s difficult for many to overcome or avoid. Here’s 10 methods of avoiding peer pressure to help you on your way. Say no The simplest way to avoid pressure, is to just say no. Whenever you say no to someone … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Avoid Peer Pressure

FOMO – Preventing the Fear Of Missing Out : The Family Edition

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Do you ever get that feeling that you know you could be doing fun, exciting, or educational activities with the family, but you just not? Well, that's FOMO or the fear of missing out. In this post, we will discuss the reasons you may not be doing all you can, as well as addressing this issue of a balanced family life. As it's impossible to be on the go all the time, as you … [Read more...] about FOMO – Preventing the Fear Of Missing Out : The Family Edition

Beat The School Holiday Boredom With These Creative Ideas

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The school holidays are great because they give us more family time. Who doesn’t want more family time? The only issue is that being stuck at home so much can lead to boredom, and as any mom knows, boredom usually leads to squabbles between the kids, which you don’t want. There is nothing worse than being trapped in a house with kids who are picking fights constantly with each … [Read more...] about Beat The School Holiday Boredom With These Creative Ideas

Responsibility Rundown: Becoming The Cornerstone Of Your Family Unit

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Flickr Responsibility is a funny word, and it brings with it many different feelings in many people. To teenagers, it likely looks like the most frightening word there is. To adults or even the elderly, it looks like a daily accepted reality. Responsibility is what makes life meaningful, and as you get older it is heaped on you in no small amount. However, it needn’t strangle … [Read more...] about Responsibility Rundown: Becoming The Cornerstone Of Your Family Unit

Summer Time Is Camp Out Time!

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When you’re a parent, stretching your budget during the summer in order to take your family on vacation can sometimes not be an option. There is a little bit of competition on social media to be the best parent ever by spending lots of money on things like Disney World, adventure parks and flights across the continent. However, the kids won’t remember the cash that you’ve spent … [Read more...] about Summer Time Is Camp Out Time!

Help Your Kids Move Into Their First Home

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It’s always a difficult and emotional time when your first kid moves out of the home to gain their independence. That might be to go off to college, but chances are they won’t come back after this. Instead, they’ll start looking for their own home and their own place to live. This can mean renting a place or buying their first home, but they will definitely need your help to do … [Read more...] about Help Your Kids Move Into Their First Home

Five Pregnancy Problems You Might Not Be Aware Of – And How To Treat Them

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There are few things that are as challenging to your body as carrying a baby and giving birth to your child. Not only can it be a strain in pretty much every area of your life from your relationship to your finances to your emotions, it’s also extremely physically difficult. Everyone already knows about morning sickness and a constant need to pee when you’re pregnant - but what … [Read more...] about Five Pregnancy Problems You Might Not Be Aware Of – And How To Treat Them

Teaching Your Child About the Value of Money

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Having children can be extremely expensive. In fact, it’s estimated that in the United States, the cost of raising a child till they are 17 is roughly $233,610. If that number isn’t enough to make you reconsider, then perhaps the sleepless nights, diaper changing and crying will make you think twice about having kids. However, it goes without saying that the parents that stick … [Read more...] about Teaching Your Child About the Value of Money

Strategies to Encourage Your Child to Confide in You

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We all might fear the day our teens or tweens might not confide in us when things are going wrong in their life, or they are struggling. Some kids always talk to their parents, and have a very open relationship, while others distance themselves. I want to do my very best that my children will have confidence in my relationship with them, that they can trust that no matter … [Read more...] about Strategies to Encourage Your Child to Confide in You