I know many mothers who simply pick up after their kids and don't hold them responsible for their things simply because they think they are too young to do chores. NOT TRUE! You can start teaching children responsibility as early as around...
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Unplugged Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
My son wakes up in the morning groggy, binky in his mouth, blanket in hand. The first thing he asks me is, "Can we watch Roman's show, Mommy?" TV. That's the first thing on this kid's mind when he wakes up. The battle against screen time has...
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How a Bed Time Routine Will Transform Your Life
Sleep is one of those great conundrums when it comes to parenting little ones. Some children are amazing sleepers from day one. Others fight naps and bed time every day. But for growing children, lots of quality sleep is vital. Newborn babies...
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Teaching Children Responsibility
Today's children, in this modern world of technology and convenience, are at a high risk of becoming entitled brats who do not understand things like delayed gratification, hard work, or how their actions affect others. I am determined not to...
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How to Keep Your Home Clean (ish)
So you are a mom with little children in the home. And your house isn't clean. We have all seen those internet photos that say something to the effect of, "Sorry for the mess; my children are making memories." It is a sentiment that we can all...
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The Art of the Schedule – How to Spend Time with Your Children, AND Be Productive
When I first had my son, I had no schedule whatsoever. I felt, as most new moms do, that I couldn't get anything done while caring for my new baby. I wasn't totally wrong; newborns can be overwhelming. You and your baby are just getting used to...
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On Taking Children to Public Places
A few weeks back, I was feeling a bit audacious. I decided to take both of my kids to church without another adult to assist me and dangerously close to the little one's nap time. Maybe audacious isn't the right word. Maybe stupid, or...
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15 Small Victories for Moms of Little Ones
"What do you even do all day?"This question makes my blood boil faster than anything. When you are a mama raising little monsters, even the simplest of tasks, i.e. grocery shopping, can seem an intimidatingly large task. There are days when my...