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I GET To Drive My Kids

by Amy McCready

Raise your hand if you feel like a taxi service. Running children from one activity to the next in our over scheduled lives gets to be quite hectic and frustrating at times. But, I now have a new approach to the Yellow Cab part of my life and it has changed my outlook [...]

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“If I Had My Child To Raise Over Again”

by Amy McCready

If I had my child to raise all over again,
I’d build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I’d finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I’d take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I’d take more hikes and fly more kites.
I’d stop playing serious, and seriously [...]

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“Date Night”

by Amy McCready

When I mention “date night” to my husband, he gets a very happy look on his face! In this article, I’m talking about a different kind of date – one between you and your child.
I encourage you to “schedule dates” with your children on a regular basis. A “date” is defined as [...]

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3 Great Reasons to Play With Your Kids

by Amy McCready

Most parents celebrate when the time finally comes that their kids will play independently or with a sibling. Finally – a few minutes of breathing room for mom and dad to get some things done around the house!

Independent play is important for a child’s development, however, it’s also important to make sure that [...]

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POSITIVE POWER

by Amy McCready

Kids of all ages MUST have it or they WILL exert power in negative ways. Positive Power to a child means: “I have a sense of independence. I make decisions. I have some control over my life. I make meaningful contributions.” Step #1 of reducing tantrums, back talk, attitude and other power struggles is PROACTIVELY [...]

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Allowance – When and How Much?

by Amy McCready

Parents always ask about allowance – when to start it and how much to give.
First – when to start…
You can begin allowance when the child begins to have a very basic understanding of money, usually around 4 or 5 years old. Or earlier, if every trip to Target includes a “can I buy a [...]

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