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…
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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…
HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS TO HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON
With the holiday season fast approaching, many are dreaming about cozy nights by the fire, hot chocolate, caroling, beautiful lights, and decorations. While all these things are a reason to be joyous over the holidays, it’s important to keep in mind that safety should always be a priority. HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS This page may contain affiliate…
HOW TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COLD AND THE FLU
It can be difficult to know the difference between a cold and the flu since they share so much in common. They tend to have some of the same symptoms, both of which can leave you feeling awful and sick. The truth is while the cold and flu ARE similar, there are enough differences that can allow…
HOW TO CREATE A MEMORY BOX FOR YOUR CHILD
Not every parent has time to create extravagant scrapbooks for their children, but they all want to be able to preserve those special memories for their families. Rather than spend hours devoting your time to creating in-depth scrapbooks for each of your children, it is a great idea to create a memory box instead. HOW…
TIPS FOR HAVING A NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN
Scary skeletons, ghost stories and terrifying tales of goblins are all part of the Halloween fun. Unfortunately, while some kids love the scary parts of this time of year, others can easily find themselves terrified. Halloween presents somewhat of a challenge for parents of children who are easily afraid, especially since they will still want…
