by Vera RaposoDuring my pregancy I didn’t really have the desire to have my pregnancy-photos taken, I really wish I would have made more time to get them done.
If you’re anything like me, you’re usually the one holding the camera. Make sure to give the camera to hubbie so he can get the shots you [...]
Tags: ideas, kids, partner, photos, Pregnancy, reactions, stages, weekly
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By Judy Williams
You have made the decision to grow your own vegetables. It’s a lifestyle and health choice. You want the best for your family and there are no shortcuts on the way. Good for you!
So now you’ve got all these wonderful fresh vegetables growing in your garden how do you get the kids to [...]
Tags: eat, fudge, Health, kids, nutrition, Parenting, sneak, vegetables
Posted in: Health & Nutrition, Parenting
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by Susie Cortright
Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey bottle of perfume, but it takes creativity and forethought to be truly romantic.
The key lies in personalizing your celebration. Here are ten ideas to fuel your own creativity:
Empty a box of chocolates. Then cut out 50 to 100 hearts from lace doilies, construction [...]
Tags: , cost, couple, date, fire, ideas, inexpensive, kidnap, kids, Parenting, read, recreate, romance, scavenger hunt, spoon
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by Mark Brandenburg MA, CPCC
“What are you thinking? Haven’t we talked about this before?” My seven-year-old son looked down at the food that had just spilled on the kitchen floor. He stood statue-still, as children often do after an accident. The words and tone I’d used were having their impact. He braced himself to fight [...]
Tags: better, encourage, feelings, kids, Parenting, patience, positive, punishment, reinforce, self-worth, shame
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By Michell Muldoon
The Basics
Children today don’t really just “play” anymore. The main reason for this is that, sadly, our lives have become so ridiculously over-booked that even children’s play is relegated to the infrequent openings on family calendars. More importantly, spontaneous, innocent and adventurous play time is no longer a real option for most children. [...]
Tags: , allergy, etiquette, fighting, hurt, include, kids, Parenting, play, playdate, reciprocal, school, snacks, social, specific, weekend, young
Posted in: Fun & Games, Parenting
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by Rae Pica
Most people can understand how physical activity can impact not only their child’s physical development but also his social/emotional development. But intellectual development? What could movement possibly have to do with learning? After all, schools – where most of the child’s learning is supposed to take place – are our prime promoters of [...]
Tags: , activity, development, emotional, exercise, Health, kids, learn, movement, Parenting, physical, teach
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by Kate Hufstetler
Vacations are fun! Weekends with the family are nice. But, Late Night Adventures are “simply marvelous”. If you really want to shine in your child’s eyes on a more regular basis– try some late night adventures with them.
By late night I am talking about adventures that start from 10pm on.
Shouldn’t kids be in [...]
Tags: , adventures, excitement, fun, kids, late, magical, night, Parenting, unexpected, wake up
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by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Perfect Parenting and Kid Cooperation
Question:
I always have to call my child repeatedly before he’ll respond. It’s like he has cotton in his ears! I can’t stand being ignored. How can I get him to come when I call him?
Think about it:
If your child knows that the worse consequence for not [...]
Tags: , actions, call, change, consequence, experience, ignore, kids, lesson, model, Parenting, repeat, understand
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by Bridget Messino
Our children are probably the biggest clutter creators we have in our homes — even more so than the dreaded paper flow. It starts out innocently, when we find out we are expecting; then the purchasing frenzy swings into high gear and does not let up until, well, let’s just say many years [...]
Tags: , activities, books, calendar, clutter, kids, laundry, organization, Parenting, toys
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By Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
None of us want “spoiled” kids - kids who are bratty, self-centered, demanding, inconsiderate. So, what spoils children and what doesn’t?
When I was raising my children, I was often told that I would spoil them if I didn’t let them cry - if I held them a lot. Fortunately, I didn’t believe [...]
Tags: , addictive, behavior, deny, kids, needs, Parenting, self-worth, spoil
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