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Secrets of a Happy Morning Routine For Kids Part 2

Secrets of a Happy Morning Routine For Kids Part 2 Are you wondering how to have an easier morning routine with kids?  I shared some practical parenting tips to get kids out the door and off to school in the … Continue reading

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Secrets of a Happy Morning Routine For Kids Part 1

Secrets of a Happy Morning Routine For Kids Would you like to establish an effective morning routine for kids? Are you frustrated with getting your child ready for school? Do you find yourself nagging and dragging to avoid being tardy? … Continue reading

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How To Maintain Consistent Discipline For Toddlers

How To Maintain Consistent Discipline For Toddlers As much as I would like to remain consistent, there are times when I want to throw discipline for toddlers out the window. My daughter is three years old, and I am completely … Continue reading

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Positive Discipline Makes You A Better Parent

Positive Discipline Makes You A Better Parent Positive Discipline is a very powerful way to teach children to be responsible.   One of its side benefits is that it makes you a better parent.  Yes, I am referring to how it … Continue reading

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Parents Help Children Get Ready For Kindergarten

httpv://youtu.be/cLtT3q6OKrA Parents Help Children Get Ready For Kindergarten How can you help your child get ready for kindergarten?  Barbara Allisen has the answer.  I had a chance to chat with Barbara, a kindergarten teacher, author, and speaker.  She helps parents … Continue reading

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Entrepreneur Moms Meet Up

httpv://youtu.be/TYjwKUTzKVk Entrepreneur Moms Meet Up One of the best things about attending professional conferences is meeting great people.  I realize that moms meet up with many different people, but when two entrepreneurial moms meet up, magic happens. One amazing mom … Continue reading

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Maintenance Keeps Relationships and A '67 Corvette Running

httpv://youtu.be/bKRanaUHYIk If you want your relationships to thrive, make sure you are maintaining them.  Maintenance is an essential part of Authoritative Parenting.  Here are five tips to maintain your relationship with your kids so it purrs as sweetly as the … Continue reading

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Love Extravagantly While Disciplining Children

In this season of love, I encourage you to love your children extravagantly. By that, I don’t just mean being generous in giving gifts, words, time, acts, or cuddles as you are able. I mean love extravagantly with your commitment … Continue reading

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Permissive Parenting – Code For “Bad Parenting”?

Permissive Parenting is described as being emotionally connected to a child but not providing clear structure and boundaries. Boundaries are viewed as supportive, even essential, to a child’s development and self-regulation. On the continuum of parenting styles, it takes a … Continue reading

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Authoritative Parenting – Success With Authoritative Parenting

Authoritative Parenting is one of three parenting styles identified by developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind from her 1960s research on preschool-age children and their families. This parenting style has clear behavioral expectations and boundaries, considers a child’s emotional needs, and communicates … Continue reading

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