Family values aren’t usually something most people think about until they need to teach their kids a lesson in response to an unwanted behavior. However, the importance of family values should not be overlooked. Thinking about what your family values are and instilling them in your children early, can teach your kids how you expect […]
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The First Sleepover – How To Know If Your Child Is Ready
What is a good first sleepover age? Well, I recently made the acquaintance of Leslie Baker, the “mom behind the keyboard” at Super Mom Picks, a parenting tips, ideas, and product reviews blog. She is the mother of three young children and we were talking about the appropriate age for sleepovers. It has been awhile since […]
3 Quick Mindfulness Exercises To Improve Your Morning
This society we live in so fast paced! It can be a real challenge just to be in the moment. Well, today I have Rachael Todd, who has a certificate in positive psychology and health coaching to share with us some daily mindfulness exercises and great tips for being more present in our lives.Utilizing her […]
Good Deeds: Examples For Kids And A Free Printable Chart
National Giving Day (aka Giving Tuesday or Good Deeds Day) is coming right up! This whole Thanksgiving and Christmas season is the perfect time to remember how much we have to be thankful for and think of ways to give back. Teaching our children to think of others and try to help others is a […]
Healthy Food For Picky Eaters
Most kids are at least a little picky when it comes to food. As a parent this can be problematic for many reasons. Picky eaters can make it hard to fix dinners that everyone enjoys. Picky eaters also tend to avoid many foods that are actually good for them and which they need for a well balanced diet. The […]
What Kids Learn From Your Marriage
Studies have long suggested that divorced and single-parenting may have negative effects on children. Children in these homes tend to perform worse in school, exhibit more behavioral problems, and are more likely to have social and relationship issues as they get older. But even in homes where parents are married, parents should be aware of […]
Our Daughters And Body Shaming
Body Shaming. We all have done it—and majority of us still do it on a regular basis—all of which can lead to a poor body image, eating disorders, and self-destructive tendencies. But this post isn’t going to be about our body issues and how to deal with them. This post is about the effect body […]