Imagine six days of freedom from being “Mom the Maid”: no cleaning up after kids, doing their dishes, or constantly putting away their toys and school bags. Jessica Stilwell, mother of three, made headlines recently when she got just that – by going on strike. And although, in less than a week, her kitchen sink…
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Pumpkins? Check. Princess tutu and light saber? Check. Bowlful of sugary treats that you swore you wouldn’t dig into? (Well, maybe just one…) Check. Looks like you’re ready for a happy Halloween—almost. This holiday is all about fun, but a few simple guidelines will make certain your evening is full of treats instead of tricks….
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If you’re tired of playing referee when your kids squabble over who gets a toy, look into a new sharing method based on turn taking (Please see Part 1 called: It’s OK Not to Share). It doesn’t take long for kids to learn. “My two- and four-year-olds ‘get’ taking turns,” said one mom. “I tried…
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I recently wrote a post you may have seen celebrating our family’s “no homework” stance. I’m a mother and author, and I know what you might be thinking: Eee gads – now she’s against sharing, too?! Well, not exactly. I’m all for cultivating generosity in our kids. It’s our job to help our children deepen…
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Hurtful attacks, name-calling, downright nastiness—why are the kids starting to sound like politicians? Election time may mean endless political arguing and attack ads invading our homes, but that doesn’t mean kids should be taking cues from the candidates. How do we keep the peace between siblings when there’s so much discord around them? Fortunately, no…
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Setting up good eating habits for healthy teeth. It’s one of the most frustrating battles we fight – and we fight it twice a day. Despite how simple it is to care for teeth, some kids put up such a fight that you’d think you’re trying to get them to eat Brussels sprouts (or worms)….
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