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The power of words… Parenting

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Today’s parenting post is less about offering a solutions and more about asking for support. A few weeks ago I spent all morning running around like a crazy person. I felt energized and  beamed with …… Read more [...]

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Take a CREATIVE stand against bullying

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Thank you TakePart for sponsoring this take a stand against bullying giveaway. I’m stepping away from our Math Activity lesson plan today to share a story with you (and to offer you a chance to win …… Read more [...]

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5 ways to teach kids about healthy marriage (and a giveaway)

There are a couple of really good reasons for me to be thinking about love, marriage and all that mushy good stuff right now. Of course Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but that’s not it. …… Read more [...]

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Parenting Tip #12 ~ Positive Behavior Books

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This post originally appeared on September 9, 2011. Parenting Tip #12 ~ Positive Behavior Books I am going to let you in on a little parenting secret today… my dear sweet Little M has a really strong …… Read more … Continue reading

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Mommy Fun Fact # 22 ~ Screen Time

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Screen time is a topic I have carefully avoided. I even wrote up an entire screen time section in Raising a Creative Kid and ended up leaving it out. I guess it’s because as a person I love TV, I … Continue reading

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Parenting Tip #13 ~ Sharing

This post originally appeared on September 12, 2011. Parenting Tip # 13 ~ Sharing I took an early childhood development class years ago and one of the teachers gave a lecture I would never forget. …… Read more [...]

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Mommy Fun Fact #9 ~ learning to write their name

#9 teach them how to write their name. . .by writing their name. The first, and most important thing kids will learn how to write is their name.  Here are few tips to add practice into art time. When …… … Continue reading

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Parenting Tip #2 ~ that’s not how my Mom does it

Parenting Tip #2 That’s not how my Mom does it. In order to expose your kids to every possible learning experience, it is inevitable that at some point you will have to do something you don’t do well.  …… Read more [...]

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Parenting Tip #1 ~ perception is everything

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Parenting Tip #1 perception is everything Take a box of blocks and spread it out on a shelf, sorted by shape, size and color.  You might be surprised what ideas come to your little ones when they can …… Read … Continue reading

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