At some point in every child's life, they will be invited to spend the night at a friend's house, be it for a sleepover or a birthday party. When your child is invited to a sleepover, the hardest part of the decision about whether or not they will go is deciding your child's … [Read more...] about Is Your Child Ready For a Sleepover?
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3 Fixes For Tween School Anxiety
If your tween child has anxiety about going to school you should address it promptly. Your child's tweens, as they are now called, are the probably some of the toughest years of his or her life and the ones most likely to cause them tremendous anxiety. They struggle with their … [Read more...] about 3 Fixes For Tween School Anxiety
How to Determine If Your Child is Too Busy
IntroductionIn today’s world of video games and gadgets it is easy for our children to waste many valuable hours doing activities that we as parents may not believe to be the best use of time. So instead we encourage our children to become involved in structured activities. … [Read more...] about How to Determine If Your Child is Too Busy
5 Ways to Tame Temper Tantrums
When a child has a temper tantrum it can be really overwhelming, here are some tips and tricks for taming those tantrums: Calm them down/distract them: Blow bubbles. One of the keys to taming a tantrum is the art of distraction. One of the best ways to distract a child is by … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Tame Temper Tantrums
Staying Organized with a Large Family
With a large family, it's easy to become disorganized. With everyone going in different directions all at once, staying organized can be a Herculean task. The following are some ways you can stay organized with a large family: Make lists. Each day, make a list of things you … [Read more...] about Staying Organized with a Large Family
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