parenting • home management
by Amiyrah Martin on April 9th, 2019 | No Comments »
I'm a big believer in tasks and chores. I'm pretty much a die-hard Momma Drill Sergeant, handing out orders and jobs to anyone in my path. We've handed out a small list of "duties" and responsibilities to my 7-year-old, but I have a favorite: he takes care of his…
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parenting • education
by Joe Shervell on March 29th, 2019 | 2 Comments »
Reading is a huge part of a child's development. In the early stages, it should be a shared experience between parent and child which can impart a love of books from an early age. Reading skills are an essential part of building a strong imagination, love of story-telling, and interest …
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mom • parenting • parenting • ages and stages
by Kimberley Blaine on February 16th, 2019 | 1 Comment »
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs we’ll ever have. More than anything we want to help our kids grow into healthy, happy adults. Yet when they don’t behave the way we want them to, it’s all too easy to resort to tactics we’re not proud of. Yelling. Threatening.…
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parenting • ages and stages
by Cambria VandeMerwe on February 9th, 2019 | No Comments »
So, your teenager has a boyfriend/girlfriend. Valentine’s Day can sometimes add pressure to a teen relationship. Teen dating shouldn’t be demanding, though. Instead, it should be a fun time when they can get to know many different people. Suggest a group or double date to have fun with more friends.…
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parenting • ages and stages
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 26th, 2019 | No Comments »
The key to teaching children to recognize emotions is by getting hands on and involving them in the teaching and learning process (like in this post on learning to identify emotions with cupcakes). Using art is another great way to do just that!
Why Is Teaching Children to Recognize…
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