Category: Young Children
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12 Ways to Get Your Child to Engage in Handwriting + Infographic
Technology is causing a big hindrance for our children. They are no longer writing nearly as much as I did when I was in school. I remember writing a ton of papers by hand because computers weren’t in every home and were considered a luxury until the Internet became popular. As technology continues to evolve,…
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Learn The Benefits of Using Potty Patrol Diapers While Potty Training
Potty training isn’t easy especially if you have a stubborn child. My youngest son started potty training just before his second birthday at daycare and when he came home with me I was continuing to work on it. However, it wasn’t going so well and he would only go in the potty when he wanted…
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14 Family Friendly Games to Play on National UnPlug Night #UnPlugwithCarrom
Do your children spend too much time using technology such as their cell phone, tablets, video games, watching television, or using the computer? I remember when I was growing up, I spent a ton of time playing outside with my friends and I wasn’t consumed with technology unlike today’s generation. As a blogger, I am…
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Easy Lunch Time Meals with Applegate Half Time #lunchingawesome
My kids have been packing their lunch for several years; however, they get tired of eating the same things on a daily basis. I always try to find some new and fresh ideas to put into their lunch box so that I make sure that they are getting a nutritious lunch. As a mom, nutrition…
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Common Eye Problems in Children
Eye health is very important. Did you know that often times an eye doctor can determine if you have certain conditions like diabetes and other health problems based on an eye exam. As you age, often times your eyes will change over the years and you will need to get prescription glasses or contacts. It…
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How to Teach Kids about Saving and Investing
Saving money is one of the basic tenets needed to survive in life. Everybody needs to save for the rainy days one way or another. It’s never too early to learn how to save and spend money wisely. Coming up with creative ideas in teaching kids about money prepares your little ones in facing the…
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Finding The Good In A Bad Situation
Life happens and it isn’t always going the way we would like for it to go. When this happens, you can either embrace the situation or try to run away. Choosing to embrace it and find the good in a bad situation makes a bad situation more bearable. Try these tips next time you find…
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7 Reasons Why You Should be Drinking More Water
Did you know that people in impoverished areas often die from drinking unclean water? In the United States, we often take clean water for granted while others are dying because they are forced to drink unclean water. There are many great organizations that help make getting people in impoverished areas clean water and it is…
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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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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…