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Top 10 Non-Academic Things to Teach Your Kids

This may not get them into Harvard, but it will be way more useful once they get out of whatever schooling they attend and enter this horrible place we call “the real world”.Read More...

In How To | 0 Comments, Published on September 10, 2019 | Home

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How to Have More Patience as a Mom

Being a mom can be frustrating sometimes. It's not easy taking care of tiny humans. Here's how to stay patient through all the chaos.Read More...

In How To | 0 Comments, Published on February 24, 2019 | Home

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8 Easy Ideas for Quality Family Time

Quality family time is one of the happiest things on earth. However, trying to organize it is one of the most hellish experiences in this thing we call parenting. Here are 5 low-effort, high-reward ideas for fun family activities.Read More...

In How To | 0 Comments, Published on March 01, 2019 | Home

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5 Easy-to-Teach Rules for Kids to Help You Keep Things Clean

Keeping the house clean can be very difficult. If you have kids, it can feel downright impossible. Fortunately, just by teaching your kids a few simple rules you can actually cut down on a huge amount of the clutter that is created on a daily basis.Read More...

In How To | 0 Comments, Published on May 06, 2019 | Home

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How to Make School Breaks Fun (for Kids and Moms)

The words "week off from school" fill any mom's heart with dread. Here's how to ensure your littles have a good time without Mama going absolutely crazy as well.Read More...

In How To | 0 Comments, Published on March 17, 2019 | Home

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How to Reduce Chaos in Your Home

As a mom, it's your happy job to make sure your household atmosphere is as peaceful and un-chaotic as possible. Here are some solid tips for some things that are guaranteed to at least make a noticeable difference in the levels of chaos in your home.Read More...

In How To | 0 Comments, Published on August 06, 2019 | Home

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How to Parent Towards a Balanced Childhood

Every parent wants their child to succeed, but it’s hard to know how to help them without interfering too much in their personal development and their quest for independence. Here's a list of tips to help you strike the right balanceRead More...

In How To | 0 Comments, Published on August 29, 2019 | Home

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The 33 Best Mom Blogs You Haven't Read Yet

To help you cull through the overwhelming number of mommy blogs out there, here's a list of the absolute best up-and-coming mom blogs. These women will make you laugh, take notes, and (most importantly) become a better, saner, happier parent.Read More...

In How To | 28 Comments, Published on December 01, 2018 | Home

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Which Parenting Style is Best?

You've probably heard about Tiger moms or permissive parenting, but why does it matter? Here's everything you need to know about the basic parenting styles and why they matter for you and your kid.See Why It Matters...

In How To | 10 Comments, Published on October 15, 2018 | Home

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How to Be A Good Parent

When I was pregnant, I was shocked that the so-called "parenting" classes didn't actually teach me anything about how to be a good mom. Like a good little nerd, I went home and did some research on just how to learn to be a good parent.Learn How...

In How To | 7 Comments, Published on October 13, 2018 | Home

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Parenting Best Practices from a Veteran Teacher

Guest Post by Carly Black

A teaching degree didn't help me figure out how to help my baby sleep more at night, but it has helped me train my toddlers how to be well behaved. Read More...

In How To | 7 Comments, Published on January 13, 2019 | Home

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Kid-Friendly TV Shows (that Won't Drive Adults Crazy)

We've all been there. Kids shows are horrible. The tiny humans love them, but they drive us normal-sized humans absolutely crazy. Here's a roundup of shows that kids will like, but won't make you want to "matar" Dora the Explorer.Read More...

In How To | 0 Comments, Published on July 06, 2017 | Home

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Teaching Your Kids the Right Way to Handle Mistakes

No one likes making mistakes, right? Wrong. Any parent of a toddler will tell you their mistakes (usually involving falling off something) are met by riotous giggles. What changes when they get bigger? Let's dive into it and learn how to help kids deal with their mistakes in a healthy way.Read More...

In How To | 0 Comments, Published on January 29, 2018 | Home