The Christmas season is one of great anticipation for young children. While babies and toddlers don’t understand the meaning of Christmas or what traditions take place, young children usually can’t wait for Christmas morning. As parents, Christmastime is a season where we can relive the joy we had as children at this time of year. […]
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Babies and toddlers grow so quickly! By this time next year, your baby may be walking and talking, and your toddler may be moving on to Pre-K. Seasonal keepsake crafts are a special way to preserve this precious season when your children are small. There are dozens of fun and easy crafts for babies and
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If you have overflowing toy bins or baskets of outgrown clothes, you are sitting on extra cash! Selling your child’s unused toys and old clothes can declutter your house and give you some extra cash for other needs. If you’ve tried selling at kid-to-kid stores before, then you might have experienced some frustration with the
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Bringing home a newborn is one of the most exciting days in a parent’s life. But a strange phenomenon happens when you walk in the door with your baby for the first time: you suddenly realize all the dangerous objects in your house! From electrical outlets to the corners of your end table, it seems
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All parents want their children to be well-liked by adults and peers alike. They want them to grow up into socially responsible and respectful adults. But this is especially challenging when culture doesn’t often reward honorable behavior and instead tolerates dysfunction. How can parents fight the uphill battle and win? What Does “Socially Responsible” Mean?
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LEGOs are one of the most popular toys for a very good reason! They can be collectibles, left in their assembled form and prized on a shelf, or broken down and used in countless ways to bring your imagination to life. It’s hard to find a kid (or even an adult!) who doesn’t love tinkering
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You’re running late for work and needed to leave five minutes ago. Your child still hasn’t found her jacket but she’s found her lost rainboots, sticker collection, and school photo from last year. You’ve repeated directions three times to get her jacket, and you feel on the verge of snapping. Every parent has experienced this
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The Terrible Two’s is infamous for being the most challenging years of child-rearing. As toddlers grow in their mobility and communication, they want to assert their independence, even if their choices aren’t what’s best for them. When a parent tells them “no,” a meltdown is likely to ensue. But as any parent with older children
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Stories can have a powerful impact on children’s lives. Quality stories can transport us into the author’s world to experience the story as if we were a character ourselves. Because of this, children can learn valuable lifelong lessons, encourage their character growth, and help them make better decisions. One such impactful book is “What Should
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While we tend to attribute impatience to children, everyone struggles with patience to a certain degree. Our fast-paced, instant-gratification culture usually allows us to avoid waiting for things we want. Children are already prone to impatience. It’s no surprise that children these days, surrounded by instant gratification, usually lack patience. However, everyone would agree that
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