Imagine your child’s self-esteem as a house. It doesn’t appear simply because you want it to, but rather is constructed over time. Its strength depends on the foundation that you build day in and day out, through simple acts of love and care. Consider that every time you offer sincere praise to your child, you are adding a brick to your child’s foundation and fortifying him with the sense of self-worth that he needs to eventually stand on his own.…
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I can’t believe BlogHer 2010 is almost here. It feels like it was just yesterday that I was hopping from party to party in Chicago. I was so excited to repeat the fun experience that I bought my BlogHer 2011 ticket early. But we all know that tickets sold…
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Tips to Help Your Children Maximize Their Summer Camp ExperienceDo you remember the first time you went to camp? How old were you when your parents left you to fend for yourself, among a group of other kids your size and older? If you were like many kids away from home in a cabin, you probably thought you were…
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Money Makeover Monday Part IV: Bring the Whole Family On BoardWritten by Jessica Swesey of LifeTuner We moms understand the importance of unity when it comes to our families. If one kid oversleeps, it can set off a chain reaction that causes each sibling and parent to be late for school or work. One runny nose and the next…
Fairness vs. Equality: Teaching Kids the DifferenceDoes this sound familiar in your household? “Dad!” How come she got a flowered sun hat and I didn’t?” “Mom! He always gets to stay up later than me. It’s not fair!” If cries of “UNFAIR!” are the most frequently heard accusation in…
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Anxiety: Turning Scout Camp Into a NightmareWill my Scout Camp leader yell at me? Will the other boys be nice to me? What about the time when I was at Scouts and I spilled my drink? What will happen if I do that again? It’s too early. I don’t wake up this early. Kids aren’t supposed…
