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Being a More Present Parent

Being a More Present Parent It’s summer, and our family has enjoyed some great summer barbecues, picnics, family gatherings, and camp trips. I hope you have, too. Whether you are working or playing this summer, do your best to be … Continue reading

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Secrets of a Happy Morning Routine For Kids Part 3

Secrets of a Happy Morning Routine For Kids Part 3 Are you wishing for a Happy Morning Routine For Kids? In an earlier post, I shared some practical parenting tips for a Happy Morning Routine For Kids in Part 1. … Continue reading

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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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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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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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