Basic Tips to Be a Great Parent

Basic Tips to Be a Great Parent

Moms / Parenting

It is important that we discipline in a way that teaches responsibility by motivating our children internally, to build their self-esteem and make them feel loved. If our children are disciplined in this respect, they will not have a need to turn to gangs, drugs, or sex to feel powerful…

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Can You Stay Home?

Can You Stay Home?

Moms / Parenting

One of the first things you have to figure out when you realize that you want to stay home with your kids is whether or not you can afford to do so. You are probably used to living on two incomes, so making the switch to a single income may…

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Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling

Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling

Moms / Parenting

“Mommy, Mommy, I want to have a play date with Jessica today,” your daughter says in a whiny voice while pulling at your brand-new, expensive shirt. “Today is not a good day; Mommy has to go to the doctor,” you say. Your daughter drops to the ground, screaming and yelling…

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Baby Proofing Your Home – Let Us Help!

Baby Proofing Your Home – Let Us Help!

Moms / Parenting

Parenting can be a fun and exciting journey for anyone that wants to have kids. Along the path, they discover the bumps and bruises that parenting is all about. One of the first things a parent thinks about when having a baby is making sure that it is protected. Baby…

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Making Reading to Your Child a Habit

Making Reading to Your Child a Habit

Moms / Parenting

Words can open up a world of knowledge and adventure for your children, and reading to them is so important in their development. Here are 5 ways to make reading to your child a habit. Read your child’s favorite book over and over… and over… (you know the drill). Choose…

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Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids

Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids

Moms / Parenting

Demanding children – children who have entitlement issues – seem to be common these days. Like the obnoxious child, Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, who was constantly demanding that her father get her whatever she wanted (“I want an Umpa Lumpa! Get it for me NOW!”),…

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Teaching Your Child Healthy Hygiene Habits

Teaching Your Child Healthy Hygiene Habits

Moms / Parenting

Once your child begins walking, he will become more and more independent. Toddlers and preschoolers want to try to do a number of things on their own and parents have a tremendous opportunity to instill good, healthy habits as they teach self-care skills during this stage of development. Your child…

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Product Review: First-Aid Kits

Product Review: First-Aid Kits

Moms / Parenting

Scraped knees, nosebleeds or beestings can occur at any given moment and send you running for a first-aid kit. Moms know that when it comes to accidents, they can happen anywhere and at anytime. But you don’t have to fear being unprepared if you have a high-quality first-aid kit on…

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