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The Simple Hack to Happy Kids in the Morning

April 8, 2018

This hack will help you have happy kids in the morning, and start your days off on the right foot. Perfect for kids who have a hard time waking up from bed. I used to agonize over school-days. I dreaded bedtime (which took hours and a lot of patience) and then dreaded wake-ups the next morning. […]

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Make Connection One of Your Most Powerful Positive Parenting Tools

March 25, 2018

Connection with kids can certainly be one of the most powerful positive parenting tools. This article talks about connection before correction.   An inquisitive 5 year old girl has an idea. “What would happen if I add water to our freshly mixed batch of homemade play dough?” she wonders. Her mom is busy folding clothes […]

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How to Host a Playdate in 2018 and Ditch the Stress

January 10, 2018

Hosting a playdate can be great for kids as well as for parents! But, it shouldn’t be a stressful ordeal. Tips on keeping it simple and staying sane.   I have a neighbor who always has friends over to play mid-week. How can she do that and make it look easy? My house would never […]

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A Mom & Son Date to Red Mango: Plus, 10 Simple Date Ideas to Print!

December 11, 2017

*This post is sponsored by Red Mango. All opinions expressed are my own. I have written in the past about why I ‘date’ my son. The word date is one that we use to categorize our solo adventures, but by ‘date’, I really mean spending one-one-one time together. Check out our date to Red Mango […]

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Phrases for Promoting a Growth Mindset in Perfectionist Children

December 8, 2017

“I know I won’t able to do that.” “I’m not even going to try.” “I always mess up on that.” These kinds of phrases can be a punch in the gut for a parent to hear. Having perfectionist children can be challenging as we try to validate the fears and frustrations they are facing, all […]

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Free Calm Down Printables to Add to Your Calming Corner

September 14, 2017

A calm down corner or area is a wonderful tool to use with kids who are quick to anger. Some kids need a bit more help calming down than others, and having a safe space in which to do so can be incredibly helpful. Providing tools and resources to your kids in the classroom or at home is […]

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10 Reasons You Need a Bottle of Vetiver Essential Oil

September 7, 2017

Highly underrated and often overlooked, Vetiver essential oil is a household favorite. We don’t hear about Vetiver very often, but it is truly is a blessing in a bottle, especially for kiddos who need a little extra help calming down. Essential oils that help with peace and calm in the house are definitely some of […]

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Printable Back to School Affirmation Lunchbox Notes

August 31, 2017

Positive affirmations have proven to be beneficial to self-esteem and confidence levels. Back to school can be a challenging time for many kids, as anxiety and also excitement set in. Learning new material, making new friends, meeting a new teacher, sitting in a new classroom…these are all overwhelming for kiddos. These back to school affirmation […]

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There’s No Such Thing as a Fake Cry

August 11, 2017

“Oh that cry is so fake.” I’m guilty of thinking this myself. But is there really such a thing as a fake cry? All behavior is communication. When children talk, cry, scream, hit, hug, etc. they are telling us something. The best way to try to deal with certain behaviors, is to first try to […]

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Five Ways to Encourage Creative Play in Your Preschooler

July 6, 2017

creative play in preschoolers

This article on creative play is written on behalf on Dilly’s Treehouse, a company with a goal to inspire ALL young children to learn and discover through active play and investigation. Check out our review of their boxes, which includes a short unboxing video and a look into what they have to offer young children. *This post […]

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Filed Under: Motherhood, Parenting Tagged: creative play, creative thinking, kids art, kids creative, preschoolers

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