Category: Parenting
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Ways to Teach Your Kids to “Go Green”
Have you considered teaching your children new ways to “go green” and help save the world around them? The term going green simply means finding new ways to help the environment. What are you currently doing to show your children about “going green”? In our house, we…
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4 Ways To Encourage Kids To Clean Up After Themselves
Teaching your child how to clean up after themselves and good cleaning habits is often difficult to establish and follow unless you start teaching your child or children how to properly do the chores at an early age. However, older children are sometimes caught up in situations when they do not clean after themselves and…
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Teaching Kids About Charity the Right Way
I would like to thank Anita Reid for taking the time to share valuable ways for kids to get involved and learn about charity work at a young age. It is amazing how many places are willing to allow children the opportunity to help other people in need. Charity work can even be done in…
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Planning Financially For A New Baby
When expecting a baby, there are a number of issues that have to be discussed and planned very well. Financially, having a baby brings significant changes to the life of the expecting parents. Expenses range from buying baby clothes and toys, fees for delivering your baby, and even increase health insurance premiums unless you already…
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12 Fun Backyard Games and Activities to Get Your Kids Outdoors
Once the temperatures start warming up outside, my kids are ready to spend some time outdoors. They love playing outside and getting some fresh air. As a parent, it is very important to encourage your children to enjoy spending time outdoors and exercising. I am very picky when it comes to letting my children play…
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3 Considerations Parents Need to Determine Before Buying a Double Stroller
I remember when my parents discovered they were expecting their “3rd baby”, when they discovered that my mom was in fact pregnant with twins. Once the shock wore off they had to immediately find double the baby gear, to prepare for their arrival. If you are expecting twins, a double stroller will be a lifesaver…
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8 Fun Ways to Teach Your Toddler About History
I was a bit disappointed when I started searching online for some ways to teach toddles about important history events and historical information. While I was searching for ideas, I immediately noticed that most of the history lessons were geared towards older children. Don’t worry you don’t need to let the lack of content available…
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Is it Safe to Use a Baltic Amber Teething Necklace to Reduce Teething Symptoms?
When your child starts teething, typically around 4 to 6 months of age, your baby will probably be pretty miserable until their teeth emerge from their gums. In fact, it can make your baby pretty grumpy and irritable. I remember going through this phase with all three of my own children and I found the…
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6 Tips to Finding a Secure Daycare for Your Child
After reading Ey Wade’s book, The Perfect Solution a book about a childhood abduction that took place at a daycare center after his mom dropped him for for the day. I wanted to share with my readers some safety tips that I felt every parent should consider when choosing a daycare provider for your child.…
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10 Fun Ways to Teach Children How to Identify Different Animals
Last September when I was out shopping for preschool materials for my youngest son, I picked up some animal flash cards. He was already learning about animals and the different sounds that they make at daycare when we decided to pull him out. If you are just starting a home preschool or teaching your child…