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Secrets of a Happy Morning Routine For Kids Part 4

Secrets of a Happy Morning Routine For Kids Part 4 Not long ago I was asked what I did to get my son to the point of waking up for school without an alarm clock and being dressed and ready … Continue reading

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Practical Parenting on Back Pack Free Friday

Practical Parenting on Back Pack Free Friday When our family observed Back Pack Free Friday on May 3, I had some practical parenting logistics to work out. The Practical Parenting Concerns behind Back Pack Free Friday If you haven’t heard … Continue reading

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Back Pack Free Friday on May 3

httpv://youtu.be/pdUaNxi8IjE P20 Backpack Free Friday May 3rd, 2013 How heavy is your child’s back pack?  The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons advises that back packs should weigh less than 10% of a person’s body weight.  Packs heavier than that force … 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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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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Underwood Family Farms Field Trip with Kim Shirley

Our Mommy and Me class is on a field trip at Underwood Family Farms picking strawberries. Teacher Kim Shirley’s field trip classes are a blast! She is the best kept secret in the San Fernando Valley, and her classes are … Continue reading

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Mom Stress Alert: "Don't Make Me"

The other day I was dropping my son off at school when I heard two moms arguing, loudly.  One mom was in her car in front of mine, and the other was walking toward the school gate.  Thankfully, my son … Continue reading

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Have A Great Fall

With fall underway, many families are finding themselves out of sync as they shift back into school mode.  Younger kids miss their friends or older siblings who have returned to the classroom.  Even morning traffic is heavier as the weather … Continue reading

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First Day of School Encouragement

The first day of school is a great example of how parents can ease their children out of the nest to fly on their own.  Despite preparation and practice runs, once my son was inside the school gate, he was … Continue reading

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