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Do 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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Sam has been afraid of dogs since he was 2 years old. A dog knocked him over on the playground and he felt scared. Now, 5 years later, he still avoids every dog he sees. Since you hate for him to feel anxious, you’ve taken the role of
Continue ReadingThe car seat never used to be a problem. You’d plop your infant into the seat, and away you’d go. Suddenly, going anywhere in the car means that you’ll first have to endure an epic toddler tantrum. What happened? Where did your sweet little baby go? Toddler tantrums can
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For many years parents have been told to be consistent. To follow through with the consequences we set. Not to back down when we’ve set a limit. This is a good strategy in theory, but it also binds us as parents. We make an impulsive decision to take away
Continue ReadingPlaying with your kids doesn’t have to be a chore. If you’re struggling to connecting with your kids through play, here are some fantastic alternatives! Thanks to Janine from Encourage Play for these suggestions. As parents, we know we should play with our kids but we sometimes struggle with
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