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Nurture a Relationship of Love + Respect
How to Make Your Child Feel Absolutely Loved: 75 Positive Words for Kids
Inside: Get a free printable list of the most powerful positive words for kids, plus the pitfalls to avoid when it comes to positive things to say to your child.…
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7 Most Powerful Ways to Get an Emergency Dose of Family Connection
Inside: Play one of these quick family bonding games for an emergency dose of connection. You’ll reset the collective mood and immediately reconnect as a family. One night not long…
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The 5-Minute Daily Routine That Will Make Your Family Stronger
Inside: This simple trick is the best way to start your after school routine with kids. When my family comes together on weekday evenings, we’re already exhausted from a full…
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The 3-Letter Word That Will Overhaul the Way You Discipline Your Kid
Inside: When you discipline your child, remember this 3-step trick that will help you get through those tough parenting moments while also helping your child learn. We’d just collected my…
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Why Every Parent Should Know the Magic 5:1 Ratio – And How to Do It
Inside: After a negative interaction with your child, it’s hard to see how to connect with your child and close the gap. Which is why you need the magic 5:1…
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10 Miracle Phrases to Help You Reconnect With Your Child
Inside: These miracle phrases will jolt you and your kid out of a negative downward spiral. Don’t forget to download the cheat sheet to help you learn how to reconnect…
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One Simple Question That Will Reset Your Kid’s Bad Mood
Inside: Teach your moody child this phrase NOW before you hit the teenage years. Parenting tweens and teens can give you whiplash if you’re not careful. It typically starts out…
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How to Deal With Toddler Tantrums Like an Expert…With a Cheat Sheet
Inside: When your kid throws a temper tantrum, do you lose your cool? Get frustrated? Embarrassed? Next time, use these proven tricks for dealing with toddler tantrums. A while ago,…
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The time for nurturing that kind of relationship is now. Get my cheat sheet of 30 quick but powerful ways to connect with your child.
Raise Awesome Humans
Want to Raise Smart, Kind Kids? Science Says Do This Every Day
Inside: When it comes to raising smart kids who are kind, you need this powerful but simple habit. It’s completely free, it takes just 10 or 15 minutes a day,…
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One Powerful Word That Will Inspire a Kid Who Says, “I Can’t Do It!”
Inside: The most common response to negative self-talk in children doesn’t work. When your kid says, “I can’t do it,” use this powerful word to inspire her. When my 3-year-old…
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Empathy Is Tough to Teach, But Here’s One Trick That Will Boost It
Inside: This is a deceptively simple but powerful trick for teaching empathy. Next time you’re out in public with your kid, just follow these 3 easy steps. When I’m out…
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A Simple Trick to Run Errands With No Whining From Your Kids
Inside: Wish you could just run errands with no whining or begging from your kids to buy every single toy or treat in sight? This simple parenting tip will deliver!…
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Here’s Why I Will Never Force My Kids to Hug Anyone – And What I Do Instead
Inside: When my kids see family they see just once a year, this is what happens. If my relatives think I have rude kids based on this decision, I’m okay…
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The Most Powerful Way to Respond When Your Kid Gives Up
Inside: If your kid gives up when things get hard, she might need to develop a growth mindset. This post shares proven tricks for teaching your kid to keep trying.…
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The Secret to Raising Your Kids to Be Kind
Inside: You want your kids to grow up to be nice people. But how do you take a kid who tantrums every 7 seconds and turn them into a kind,…
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The Best 20 Concept Books That Will Make Learning Fun for Your Child
Inside: Concept books don’t have to be dry and boring. The best concept books make learning fun for kids. Here are the children’s concept books you’ll actually enjoy sharing with…
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48 Awesome Chapter Books for Kids Your Child Will Devour, Approved by Kids
Inside: Reading should be fun for kids! Here are the best chapter books for kids that will make your child learn to love reading, from ages 5 to teen. This…
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The Best 25 Toddler Board Games That Will Become Family Favorites
Inside: Stop playing boring toddler board games and play these quick and fun board games for toddlers instead. Approved by kids *and* parents! We have four kids – a 12-year-old,…
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The Best 10-Minute Fix to Spending Quality Time With Kids
Inside: Spending time with kids doesn’t have to be One More Thing on your list. Here’s the secret to fitting in quality time with kids in just 10 minutes a…
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Bored Kid? The Best 50 Activities That Will Keep Kids Busy + Happy
Inside: These are the best activities for kids at home because they’re independent and open-ended, which means they’ll keep your child busy and happily engaged. One hour into a full…
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4 Powerful Questions That Will Help Your Child Thrive Right Now
Inside: These are the best 4 questions to ask your child every day. Ask your kids these questions to get them excited to open up—and to teach an important lesson.…
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The Ultimate List of the Best Books for Toddlers
Inside: Read the best books for 2-year-olds, and you’ll raise a little bookworm + lifelong reader. Plus, these books are endorsed by toddlers AND parents. As parents, we know we’re…
8 Quick + Powerful Videos That Will Make You an Even Better Parent
Inside: Here are the best, most inspirational positive parenting videos that will make you a better parent, especially on the days when you lose your cool. Every parent I know…
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How to Make Your Child Feel Absolutely Loved: 75 Positive Words for Kids
Inside: Get a free printable list of the most powerful positive words for kids, plus the pitfalls to avoid when it comes to positive things to say to your child.…
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Why Your Kids Leave Toys Everywhere + How to Fix It With Toy Rotation
Inside: Had enough of toy clutter? Here’s the ultimate step-by-step guide to starting a toy rotation that will make your kids happier + support healthy development. Every afternoon, my living…
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30 Hidden Signs of Anxiety in Children That You Need to Know
Inside: Worried your child may have anxiety? Use this anxiety in children symptoms checklist. One of my children was recently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and I didn’t see it…
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The Best Questions to Ask Your Kid Instead of “How Was Your Day?”
Inside: Stop asking your kid “How was your day?” because it doesn’t work anyway. Here are the best questions for kids that will actually foster a fun conversation. Every evening…
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The Ultimate List of the Best Children’s Books About Kindness
Inside: Reading these children’s books about kindness will teach your child to be a kind and compassionate person. Add these titles to your collection of the best picture books. As…
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The Best Way to Nurture Your Mother-Daughter Bond: 101 Fun Mom-Daughter Date Ideas
Inside: To nurture a healthy mother-daughter relationship, check this epic list of mother-daughter date ideas, with fun mother-daughter activities for every budget. With four kids in our family, our daily…
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Want to Raise Smart, Kind Kids? Science Says Do This Every Day
Inside: When it comes to raising smart kids who are kind, you need this powerful but simple habit. It’s completely free, it takes just 10 or 15 minutes a day,…
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