Category: Parenting
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Tying The Knot Should Not Make You Nuts
Having children is a huge blessing but if you and your spouse aren’t prepared it can take a huge toll on your marriage. It is important that you find some time to focus on your own relationship especially after having a newborn in the house for a few weeks. You don’t have to leave your…
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Everything You Want to Know About Diaper Rash
When I was a first time mom, I quickly discovered how easy it was for my child to get a diaper rash. Early treatment always helped prevent my own kids from getting a diaper rash that needed medical attention. However, that all depends on how sensitive your child’s skin is. My older son had more…
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5 Fun Ways to Teach Your Child Their Name
Did you know that your child will have to know their first and last name before their first day of Kindergarten? We have been working on teaching my youngest son his full name since he has been home with me this past year. It has been fairly easy to teach him but not all children…
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Talking to Your Tweens and Teens about Drug Use
Did you know that over the counter drugs and marijuana are popular drug choices for teenagers to experiment with because it is easy to get? Your child’s friends often pressure your child to experiment with drugs so if you haven’t had a discussion with your teenager now would be a great time. Especially with all…
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6 Fun Ways to Get Your Kids to Drink More Water
Did you know that our bodies are made up of 50% to 75% water on a daily basis? If your child isn’t drinking enough water (they should be drinking 1/2 of their body weight in water on a daily basis for example if your child weights 50lbs they should be drinking at least 25 ounces…
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Social Life of App Addicted Teen Infographic
Is your teenager addicted to social media on their cellphone or computer? Today, I wanted to share an infographic that is packed full of useful information about the social life of an addicted teenager. Graphic Provided by TeenSafe
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My Child Was Cyberbullied. . . What Can I Do About It?
Cyberbullying is the act of deliberately using technology to harm another individual. Adults have a hard time dealing with a cyberbully, but a teenager may not know how to handle the situation. Teach your child to never give out their personal information online, as some bullies will use this information to potentially harm your child. The…
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8 Essential Items for your Baby’s Nursery #ad #giveaway
There are so many things to get accomplished before your baby’s due date and can be an overwhelming experience for new parents. I remember when I was pregnant with my youngest son, I had to register for all of the essentials that I would need to complete the nursery. I grabbed the scanner and walked…
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8 Ways to Save Money Back to School Shopping #backtoschool
I can’t believe how quickly that this summer has flown by. My teenagers go back to school in three weeks and I haven’t gotten all of my back to school shopping done yet. Last week I was searching for my older son because he has outgrown most of his clothes over the summer and I…
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8 Tips to Survive High School Summer Band Camp
My daughter started band camp this week and has a busy schedule from now until the end of football season. If you have ever been to Texas, it is HOT in August and they are spending several hours outside learning their movements. It is easy to become quickly dehydrated and overheated if you aren’t careful.…