Perfect Printables for Crafts and More

Perfect Printables for Crafts and More

Moms / Mom Tips

Whether it’s an April shower, a sick day or just a quiet day indoors, things can get boring pretty fast. If you don’t want your kids to veg out in front of the TV for hours, then arts and crafts can provide a great diversion. But don’t run to the…

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School Yourself on Classroom Stress

School Yourself on Classroom Stress

Moms / Mom Tips

They might’ve been excited for the first day of school a couple of months ago, but your kids are probably changing their tune about dragging themselves out of bed and into school each morning right about now. But as a mom, how can you tell if the kids are simply…

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Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

Moms / Mom Tips

Ready or not, here it comes – the time for kids to leave the nest and board a bus for school. But how do you know if your child is ready? Age is the first consideration to take into account. In most public schools and many private schools, children must…

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Children Eating Healthy

Children Eating Healthy

Moms / Nutrition

Quick food is a big part of modern life these days, making it terribly laborious to show a child how he or she ought to eat healthy. The most cost effective and best foods are those that are normally the least healthy. If you offer your kid the choice between…

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The Impact of Parenting Styles

The Impact of Parenting Styles

Moms / Parenting

Watching a young girl hit, kick, and call her mother names I never imagined a 6 year old knew, engaged in an (ultimately successful) attempt to get dessert led to an enlightening luncheon conversation with a few friends last week. As parents ourselves, we had all dealt with incidents like…

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Pros and Cons of the Family Bed

Pros and Cons of the Family Bed

Moms / Mom Tips

Letting your kids sleep in your bed – aka co-sleeping – is a hot-button topic, regardless of the child’s age. Nursing moms might find that sleeping with the baby makes nighttime feedings easier, allows more bonding time and promotes sounder sleep. Those who do not co-sleep with their newborns may…

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Dazzling Dinner Dippers Kids Will Love

Dazzling Dinner Dippers Kids Will Love

Moms / Mom Tips

Parents know that kids love to dip, whether it’s chicken nuggets, fries, veggies, chips or pretty much anything else. And if you serve a dip as an appetizer, it might get challenging to get the kids to eat their meals. So why not serve the dips as the main dish?…

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Eggcellent Tips to Dye For

Eggcellent Tips to Dye For

Moms / Mom Tips

Dyeing Easter eggs isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, especially if you aren’t seasoned to the tricks of the trade. If your expertise doesn’t go beyond purchasing a pack of PAAS, then it’s time to add a bit of color to the process. Even the most novice egg dyer…

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Top Parenting Challenges: How to Deal

Top Parenting Challenges: How to Deal

Moms / Mom Tips

From potty training to breaking curfew, kids always find a way to challenge and sometimes completely frustrate their parents. As a mom, how can you cope with the curveballs kids will inevitably throw at you during their 18 years – or more – under your roof? First, gauge yours and…

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Dinners for Busy Families

Dinners for Busy Families

Moms / Nutrition

Dinner is the last meal of the day and a time when families can get together and discuss their day. It is also a hectic meal for busy moms who are just getting off of work or who have been busy with other activities all day. If you are a…

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