Let’s face it – sibling spats are a part of life. In fact, sibling rivalry is not only inevitable, it’s a healthy way for kids to learn how to compromise and navigate relationships. But on the downside, the constant bickering can also wreak havoc on holiday celebrations, daily life and Mom’s nerves. I appeared on…
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Getting good holiday behavior from your kids. First stop: your tween’s dance rehearsal. Then, a visit to a local charity. Next, it’s last-minute shopping for gifts, making cookies for your eight year-old’s class party, and then a holiday dinner – and that’s just your Saturday! A day like that can often drive even the merriest…
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As parents, we all have regrets, from letting the kids have an extra cookie right before bedtime to leaving the permanent markers unattended on the kitchen counter. I certainly have plenty of my own—one being making my oldest child, Ryan, suffer through metal braces simply because I didn’t know the facts about Invisalign. Poor guy…
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I know the exact night we conceived our first son. Married three years and not quite ready, we had thrown caution to the wind in favor of passion. Six months into being a family, our beloved baby cried every time we sat down for dinner, and my husband commented, “We never have time for a…
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The holidays offer countless wonders: quality time with loved ones, the joy of family traditions, and at least a few weeks where people are particularly nice to one another. But nestled between the “Secret Santa” gift swaps and the glittering candles, the holidays give us yet another amazing thing – the opportunity to give our…
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We are so pleased to have Dr. Laura Markham guest posting on the blog today and hosting this week’s contest! Do you use Time-Outs? They’re certainly better than spanking to show your child you’re serious about whatever limit you’re setting. But time-outs aren’t the best way to help kids want to behave and cooperate. Why? 1….
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