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What to do When Your Child Lies?
When kids lie it can be hard to know what to do. What if there was a way that you could encourage the truth without punishing them? Learn what to do when your kiddo lies.
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What’s Wrong With Comparing My Kids?
As a mom, it has been one of my greatest joys to watch my children grow. They each have such unique and distinct personalities, gifts, and talents, and it is truly amazing to watch these things blossom and grow. But one of the traps that we can easily fall into if we are not careful and mindful is the trap of comparison between our children. And while we may not think it’s a problem, it can easily become a source of pain for our children that over time can impact their self-esteem and how they view themselves as part of the family. I’ve seen grown adults share stories from their…
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12 Screen-Free Ways to Connect With Your Teens and Tweens
Parents of teens and tweens often lament the fact that it feels hard to connect with their growing children because of technology. I have plenty of opinions about using tech that I will share in another post, but for those of you trying to make a concerted effort to connect with your teens and tweens, here are some ideas to get you started. While building connection is of course important in the early years, it’s never too late to foster a healthy relationship with your child. 1. Cook Together: Cooking can be a wonderful bonding experience. Invite your teens into the kitchen to help prepare a meal. It’s not just…
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Healthy Mom Life – Managing the Household
One of the most important lessons that I have learned as a mom is that it’s not necessary to have a perfectly clean home. The laundry does not need to be color-coded and ironed and put away instantly. Some toys sprinkled throughout the house is not really a big deal, and if I let some dishes go overnight my house will not suddenly melt into a disastrous oblivion. The truth is, I am a terrible homemaker. I am better at building businesses and writing than I am at making sure the house looks spotless or figuring out something creative to cook for dinner. It’s not that I don’t clean, because…