What if you won a contest and the prize was for a genie to instantly clean and do menial jobs around your home for you? Sounds wonderful, does it not? A busy mother recently stumbled onto an idea that seemed like a perfect solution to her messy house. She had been extremely … [Read more...] about Which Is It, Chores Or Punishment?
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Phone Tips to Teach Kids
Is it okay not to answer the phone or to hang up while a person is still talking? The answer is, yes! It is important for parents to teach children how to answer the phone properly and still protect our private information. Knowing which information to give out or keep secret … [Read more...] about Phone Tips to Teach Kids
Best Toys for Baby’s First Year
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4 Things Poker Has Taught Me About Parenting
I'm not a poker player by the stretch of anyone's imagination, least of all my husband, who is a genuine enthusiast. But ever since I officially became a parent two years ago, I've become quite a student of the game. And, for anyone who is a parent or seriously thinking of … [Read more...] about 4 Things Poker Has Taught Me About Parenting
How I Decided to Start Using Cloth Diapers
Probably, two of the best possible ways to do the right things in life is by learning from one's own experience and learning from others' experience (often mistakes) too. The latter perhaps is what saved me and my sweet little child. Taking care of a baby is definitely not … [Read more...] about How I Decided to Start Using Cloth Diapers
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to