We all have household chores to do and kids should help out too. As a parent, assigning chores and following up on chores can become a chore in and of itself! That is why I am happy to introduce you to the sponsor of this post, Joon, a free chore app. The amazing thing about this chore app for kids is that it involves a game designed to motivate your kids to do their own chores … [Read more...] about Joon Chore App Helps Motivate Kids To Do Chores
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How To Help A Child With Anxiety About School
Does your child have back-to-school anxiety? If you have a verbal child, they have probably told you how they feel about going back-to-school. However, some kids may not know how to express their anxiety or may be embarrassed to admit that they are nervous about school. Young children often need help identifying their feelings and figuring out the best way to work through … [Read more...] about How To Help A Child With Anxiety About School
Benefits of Bedtime Rituals And Purpose, Passion and Pajamas Excerpt
Bedtime rituals are important in all phases of life. From helping soothe a new born to sleep, to relaxing bedtime rituals for young children, and the nightly tuck in for older children. Even adults have important bedtime rituals. Whether it is special pajamas, bedtime music, or a bedtime short story, this series of actions let us know that it is time to settle down and welcome … [Read more...] about Benefits of Bedtime Rituals And Purpose, Passion and Pajamas Excerpt
Raising Kids With The Entrepreneurial Spirit
We are all hopeful that our children will grow to be confident, motivated and resilient adults, but how do we best set them up for success early in life? Raising our kids with the entrepreneurial spirit can help give them the can-do growth mindset, analytical skills, and leadership abilities that allow them to thrive in any given situation. Today, I will share with you some … [Read more...] about Raising Kids With The Entrepreneurial Spirit
Making Career Exploration For Elementary Students Fun
Planning a career isn’t high on most children’s priority list. Still, most children dream of an exciting future. As parents we get the chance to plant and nurture the seeds of ambition that can help big childhood dreams blossom into lifelong passions. Career exploration for elementary students shouldn't be a chore. Use these simple tactics for harnessing the power of a child’s … [Read more...] about Making Career Exploration For Elementary Students Fun
Why Positive Discipline Techniques Are So Effective
These days many parents are tuned in to the fact that some forms of discipline are heavy handed. Harsh discipline can actually thwart the development of the child by undermining their confidence and weakening the parent-child connection. However, parents also know that all children can - and do - misbehave from time-to-time. Discipline is an important part of establishing … [Read more...] about Why Positive Discipline Techniques Are So Effective
Tips For Teaching Kids Responsibility
The primary task for us as parents is to raise responsible and competent adult human beings. Losing sight of this job is a disservice to us and our children. In failing to teach kids responsibility, we communicate to our child that we don't think he or she is smart enough or capable enough to do an age-appropriate task. This robs them of the opportunity to do real work and … [Read more...] about Tips For Teaching Kids Responsibility