Next Friday, my 6-year-old will start her first-ever summer vacation from school. As the day gets closer, Abby gets more and more excited about the summer – …
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7 Surefire Ways to Make Your Kid a Better Student
A few questions for you: When your child makes a mistake, does she take it hard? Do you get the feeling your kid isn't applying himself at school? Does your …
Here’s the Secret Phrase to Turn Your Kid Into an Amazing Student
My 5-year-old Abby struggles when she makes mistakes. Just a hunch, but I think it might have something to do with her mother being a perfectionist. Or maybe it's …
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A Sweet Way to Guarantee Your Kid Has an Attitude of Gratitude
This week, I stumbled across a dose of pure brilliance: "Make this task your universe." I found it in a blog post with advice for how to stay centered during …
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This DIY Gift Will Make Your Loved One Cry Happy Tears
We haven't raked the leaves in our yard since last December. Today, with our favorite Christmas playlist on in the background, we finally tackled it. A few of the …
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Donating to Charity As a Gift? 3 Cards to Make Your Loved Ones Smile
Most people appreciate when someone makes a donation to charity in their name instead of giving a physical gift. It's a totally thoughtful way to show you care …
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30 Fun Holiday Activities for Your Advent Calendar
Inside: Get this free printable set of chalkboard-style Advent calendar activities. Festive, adorable, and easy peasy. Perfect for busy families! Confession: My …
6 Surprising Songs to Soothe a Fussy Baby
Babies sure are particular little boogers. Feed me, change me, help me fall asleep because I'm tired but don't know how to make it happen on my own and oh by the …
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 …
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20 Must-Ask Questions for Your Kid’s First Day of School
Inside: Use this free printable first day of school questionnaire to interview your kids every year. Later, you'll have a collection of amazing snapshots. My …
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How to Deal With Your Bored Kid – With Zero Effort
We've hit a new phase in the last few weeks: "Mom, I'm bored." Previous phases included "I know that" and "I don't care," which we dealt with by redirecting …
9 Ways to Get Your Dog Ready to Meet Your New Baby
Inside: Dogs know you're pregnant in the first trimester. They just don't know how many puppies you're having. Here's how to succeed at introducing dog to …
7 Surefire Ways to Get Your Kid to Stop Whining
Inside: If your whining kids are driving you crazy, check out these practical tricks for how to stop whining while still keeping your patience intact. My …