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It’s mac ‘n cheese again tonight. As you plop a scoop on each child’s plate you hear that little voice inside, “Is this the best you can do?” Without knowing it, you add another heavy brick to your backpack of shame. This one’s labeled: “good moms don’t serve mac ‘n
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Sometimes talking with our kids is like pulling teeth. It’s not always easy for kids to put their thoughts and feelings into words. Art is a fantastic tool for connecting and communicating with our kids! Amy Maricle of Mindful Art Studio is back to help you use art journaling with
Continue ReadingYour kids are fighting. Again. You can hear them in the living room arguing over the remote. Or the iPad. Or whatever. “Work it out guys!” you yell from the other room. The arguing continues. And in a matter of seconds, you hear screaming. They are obviously not working
Continue ReadingYou did it again. You lost your temper with your kids. You yelled. You criticized. No matter how hard you try, you keep falling back into these bad habits. You don’t want to be an angry parent, but in the moment…it just happens. You’ve heard all about learning your
Continue ReadingDo you have a family motto? (Here’s an example from our family) You’ve probably seen beautifully written examples on Pinterest. But family mottos are more than just art! Taking the time to sit down and create a family motto can help you be a better parent! Read more about writing
Continue ReadingIt”s 8:30 on a school night. My daughter is supposed to be getting ready for bed. Instead, she’s refusing to hand over the iPad, demanding “5 more minutes.” I’m trying hard not to yell, but I can feel my blood pressure rising. I scan the stack of half-read parenting
Continue ReadingParents hear a lot about finding “teachable moments” in their day. Opportunities to teach their kids right from wrong or to point out a valuable lesson. Unfortunately, finding teachable moments doesn’t always come naturally. Most parents clump their family’s values and important lessons into lengthy lectures given at the height
Continue ReadingYou’ve probably lost count of the times you have given your son a simple command, like “Go clean your room,” only to find him (minutes later) jumping on his bed, surrounded by toys. Obviously no cleaning has occurred. Instead, like every time before, he got sidetracked. Distracted. It’s challenging to
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It’s exhausting going back and forth with your kids about everything from getting in the car seat to eating their veggies. This tip will help you explore your options and decrease the power struggles with your 3-year-old (and kids of any age!) Setting the plate in front of him, you
Continue ReadingPositive parenting focuses a lot on the importance of connection. It’s a pattern of behavior that lays the foundation for good interactions and a strong relationship for the long-term. Blah, blah, blah. You know that spending time with your kids is important. You know that you should be having
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