Category: Parenting
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3 Fun Ways To Encourage Your Child to Enjoy Creative Writing #ImaginewithFlint
A few days ago, I shared some tips on how to encourage your child to continue reading over the summer. Reading is a lifelong skill that all children need to maintain through out their lives, including after they graduate from high school or college. In the work place there are all sorts of documents that…
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Summer Reading Challenge And Free Book Log Printable
This summer I wanted to try something new with my kids. In the past, I have let my kids spend a ton of time watching television or playing video games. So before they were out of school, I picked up a summer reading schedule from our local library and planned on taking all three kids…
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How to Treat Nail Fungus Problems in Children?
Nail fungus is very difficult to get rid of. Parents it is important to teach your children proper hygiene and learn how to prevent nail fungus infections. If you have a nail infection, it is best to clean your nail clippers, scissors, and toss out any nail polish that you have recently used to prevent…
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Healthy Alternatives to Classic Party Fare
We just celebrated my son’s birthday party a few weeks ago and I am guilty of serving junk food at his party. We had cupcakes, ice cream, and soda. Today, I wanted to share with you some simple swaps that will cut down on the amount of junk food at your next birthday party, party,…
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Make the Daily Switch From Work to Home a Priority
As a mompreneur, I am constantly struggling to find the right balance juggling all the duties that it takes to run a blog. I love it because it is something that I enjoy doing and it something that I can do while laying on the couch (due to my back problems). Today, I wanted to…
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20 Pretend Play Ideas
According to the American Board of Pediatrics, playing helps build your child’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well being. Playing is important and children and parents should take time out of their day to sit down to play with your child. It is a great way to spend quality time with your child and create…
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Talking to Your Teenager About Abusive and Unhealthy Relationships
According to Loverespect.org, “nearly 1.5 million high school students have been a victim of physical abuse from dating every single year and 1 out of 10 students have been slapped, hit, or physically abused by their dating partner“. These statistics are alarming but there is something that you can do as a parent. If you…
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Mom and Baby Yoga at Home
I have heard a ton of great things about doing yoga during and after pregnancy. Did you know that you can even use your baby to enhance your workouts? I did this after my pregnancy with my older son because I wanted to get back into shape and tone up my muscles. I was shocked…
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5 Ways to Save Money on Kids Wedding Clothes and Accessories
If your child has been asked to be a flower girl or ring barer in a wedding, they will need appropriate clothing to wear to the wedding. Chances are your child will be asked to wear a fancy dress or tuxedo during the ceremony. I remember planning my own wedding several years ago and I…
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Getting Kids To Keep Their Room Clean And Tidy
Are you children responsible to keep his or her room clean? Does your child do a good job at keeping their room clean or does it look like a tornado hit their bedroom? My kids will clean up their bedroom and a few days later it is a mess again. It drives me crazy and…