Category: Parenting
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Five Habits of Five-Year-Olds with Bright Futures
Good habits are sometimes innate, oftentimes taught. Passing our positive daily rituals onto our children is part of what makes humans so successful. Kids need strong role models, but more importantly they need the adults around them to share the wisdom of their experiences and impart lessons on how to lead happy, fulfilling, and productive…
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Learn Why Children Need to Learn How to Use Computers – Computers Are All Around Us
Technology is everywhere and your child is going to have to learn how to use it. It is amazing that when my daughter was about three years old, she knew how to turn on the computer and let it boot up. Once it was up, she would double click on the icon for her game…
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Top Three Things to Consider When Choosing a Drug or Alcohol Treatment Facility for Your Teenager or Family Member
Do you suspect that your teenager is caught up in the wrong crowd and experimenting with drugs or alcohol? As a parent if our children end up getting caught up doing things that we don’t approve of, we automatically wonder what we did wrong and ponder if there was anything else that could have been…
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Mountain Magic: Why Whistler is Fun for Kids of All Ages
Whistler is one of the most popular mountain resorts in North America. Families are attracted here throughout the year to enjoy the great outdoors, and you will find plenty of sports and activities to keep you and your group happy for as long as you stay. One of the things that makes it so popular…
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Video Chat With A Licensed Doctor, Pediatrician, Psychologist, or Lactation Consultant From the Comfort of Your Home #IC #Sponsored #FeelBetter
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Doctor On Demand. I received a free trial coupon code to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Have you ever heard of Doctor on Demand? What if you could visit with a board certified…
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Reading-Focused iPad Apps You Can Hand Over to Your Child
Photo Credit: Brad Flickinger via Flickr iPads are excellent devices for watching movies and videos, surfing the web and getting work done. Many adults use it on a daily basis, so it’s only natural for their toddlers to want to know more about it, too. A 3-year old should be allowed to use an iPad, however parents…
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What Oprah Winfrey Can Teach about Anti-Bullying And Building Your Child’s Self Esteem
Oprah Winfrey has a great quote that says… “I don’t think of myself as a poor deprived ghetto girl who made good. I think of myself as somebody who from an early age knew I was responsible for myself and I had to make good”. If you just read that quote for the first time,…
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How to Plan a Kid’s Birthday Party – Party Basics
Throwing a party for a kid can be quite demanding, especially if the child is still not old enough to fully understand what is going on around them. Moreover, it is vital that you plan the party together with your child, because it will be for them, and they should have a say in it…
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Steps to Keeping Your Home Safe From Burglary and House Fires
Often, we forget about the troubles that exist in our world and unknowingly succumb to and invite them into our lives. Half of the time, we are in denial about the likelihood of something terrible happening to us or our families. The truth is, anything can happen to anyone. In our homes, whether new or…
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Children’s Photos and Navigating the Lack of Online Privacy
Online privacy is always on the minds of parents. While it’s one extra item on a long list of precautions moms and dads need to take everyday, it’s no joking matter. Yes, we so badly want to snap shots of our little ones walking, jumping, and smiling from sea to shining sea and share them…