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Tag: Preschool

Avoid putting your kids into boxes the way society does by labeling your kids.
ParentingPosted onAugust 7, 2017June 2, 2025

The Dangers of Labeling Your Kids

One thing I’ve read about time and again in some of my favorite parenting books is the dangers of labeling. I was discussing this thought…

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Raising Capable Kids is about letting them have ownership over chores that teach them self-sufficiency and responsibility.
Private ContentPosted onApril 3, 2017June 2, 2025

Raising Capable Kids: The Chore List

I recently read a great parenting book entitled, How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success…

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When your child asks "Mommy, will you play with me?" are you left feeling guilty? Here are 5 ways you can say "YES!" without dreading it. 5 Ways to Play with your Kids For the Mom Who Hates It
ParentingPosted onFebruary 27, 2017June 2, 2025

5 Ways to Play With Your Kids For the Mom Who Hates It

When we go to the park, I am always in awe of all the parents actively playing with their kids. Is it only me? I…

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Teaching your kids gift opening ettiquette. Worried your kids might be rude at Christmas? Read this!
ParentingPosted onDecember 19, 2016June 2, 2025

Kids Opening Presents on Christmas: Gift Opening Etiquette

Last Christmas my almost 4-year-old embarrassed me to no end with her gift opening etiquette. We don’t do many gifts in our house, so I sort…

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Making memories last with your kids. Tips to improve your child's nostalgia about growing up.
ParentingPosted onNovember 14, 2016June 2, 2025

Making Memories Last With Your Kids

I’ve always considered myself more nostalgic than sentimental. What I mean is that I like to reminisce about the past, but I don’t like to…

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Overscheduled kids are expensive - the cost of equipment, time, and gas to be in numerous activities can add up in the hundreds even for preschool age kids.
ParentingPosted onNovember 15, 2015June 2, 2025

The Dangers of Overscheduled Kids

I’m going to weigh in on something that I’ve been struggling with as a parent of a preschooler. Overscheduled kids. I feel surrounded by overscheduled…

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Learn to control your temper with your kids using these three effective tactics!
ParentingPosted onOctober 25, 2015June 2, 2025

Learn to Control Your Temper With Your Kids

I have a secret. My secret is very difficult to share. I have a temper. Like a blow the roof off the house temper. And…

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how to discipline less and raise a cooperative child
ParentingPosted onJune 14, 2015June 2, 2025

How to Discipline Less

Here’s the thing about discipline. It is assumed the more you discipline, correct, reign in, and guide your children, the better people they’ll end up.…

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ParentingPosted onJanuary 16, 2015June 2, 2025

Preparing to Vacation Without the Kids

Right now, my husband and I are on our very first vacation in Cozumel, Mexico. We’ve had “vacations” before, going to the Wisconsin Dells, taking…

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ParentingPosted onNovember 7, 2014June 2, 2025

Raise a Daughter With High Self-Esteem

Don’t let the title of this post fool you, I do not know how exactly to accomplish this task. I have no sure-fire way of…

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