New Year’s resolutions are not just for adults. In fact, your children may have some that they wish to set this year. New Year’s Resolutions for kids help them learn how to set and work toward goals. These are valuable skills for all children to develop, so it is a good idea to work with…
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THINGS EVERY TEENAGER GIRL NEEDS FROM HER PARENTS
Parenting can be a difficult road to navigate. One day they are tiny little babies, totally dependant on their parents and in what seems like an instant, the next they are grown up, independent and want to navigate the world at their own pace. Not only can parenting a teenager be confusing for parents but…
CHRISTMAS EVE TRADITIONS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
The holidays are such an exciting time filled with wonder and magic. The countdown to Christmas Eve is a wonderful experience and once you meet the big night, you will want to celebrate in some way. CHRISTMAS EVE TRADITIONS This page may contain affiliate links for your shopping convenience. The links help support the blog as we may…
CHRISTMAS BUCKET LIST FOR FAMILIES
The holiday season is fast approaching. It’s almost time to prepare all the delicious Christmas cookies, listen to Christmas music and take part in some fun family Christmas activities. CHRISTMAS BUCKET LIST FOR FAMILIES A great way to celebrate the coming holidays is to create a fun Christmas bucket list for families. There are so…
DAILY CHORES FOR KIDS
Many households have daily chores for each member of the family to perform. Assigning chores to your children will help them to learn responsibility and the power of teamwork, so it is a good idea to start young. The truth is, as a parent, you have a lot of responsibility daily and many things to…
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD STOP BEING AFRAID OF THE DARK
There may be many reasons your child has become afraid of the dark, but the most common reason is just a natural fear. From catching a glimpse of a scary shadow to hearing unknown sounds in the middle of the night, the dark can be a frightening place for your child. For a child, becoming…
HOW TO RAISE A RESPONSIBLE CHILD
One common goal most parents share is to raise a responsible child. This takes a lot of focus and practice, especially since children don’t just become ready to face the world as soon as they turn 18 and leave the nest. If children have no practice behaving responsibly and independently prior to them going out…
HOW TO INSTILL A GOOD WORK ETHIC IN YOUR CHILD
Most children, even young ones can be taught a positive, strong, and good work ethic. Doing small chores like watering plants, feedings pets or even drying dishes are all great places to start. The truth is, many children enjoy contributing as doing so helps them to feel valuable. HOW TO INSTILL A GOOD WORK ETHIC…
TEACHING YOUR CHILD HOW TO THINK POSITIVE
Teaching your child how to think positive is no easy task. It involves assisting your children to understand the effects their thoughts, words, and actions have on their view and outlook on life. When children learn how to think positive from a young age they have a much larger chance of leading a healthy, successful…
HOW TO STAY CALM WHEN YOUR CHILD IS HAVING A MELTDOWN
When your little one succumbs to a meltdown or temper tantrum, it can be extremely difficult to remain calm. The truth is though, it is incredibly important to know how to stay calm when your child is having a meltdown. If you get frustrated and engage your child in a negative way, you are only…
