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3 Positive Parenting Tips to Stop the Holiday Tantrums | 37
We talk all year long about positive parenting but I wanted to be sure to provide holiday-specific tips because this time of year tends to bring JOY and CHALLENGES.Ā Ā
It's exciting but can also feel stressful, busy...
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School Day Morning Routine as a Pregnant Mom of 2 | 36
My two preschoolers started school back in August and we are still getting in the swing of things.
We were late the first day of school, due to all the traffic, & it was literally my worst nightmare. š
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Now that...
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Bribes & Allowance Don't Work! How to Motivate Kids to Do Chores Without Power Struggles! | 34
Ah, chores! Similar to mealtime, bedtime, and potty training, chores are a perfect breeding ground for power struggles!Ā Ā
Now I actually like to frame chores as family contributions because it helps set the stage for...
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Should Kids Have an Allowance?! A Simple Guide to Raising Money Smart Kids | 35
I think one of the most powerful gifts we can give our kids is the gift of knowing how to be smart with our money.
After all, money touches every area of our lives (whether we talk about it or not) and it also ties...
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Parenting Triggers: A Step by Step Guide to Managing Your Anger | 33
I know for many of us, becoming a calmer parent is one of our top priorities.Ā Ā And I love this for us because this places less of the focus on trying to fix and control our childĀ and instead, focuses on what we CAN...
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3 Commons Reasons You're Angry at Your Kids | 32
Let's face it - The pressure on us parents is endless and we're often stressed, which makes it hard to stay calm.
Though I know, becoming a calmer parent is often what we want MOST. So why is it so easy to feel...
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2nd Trimester Update Q&A: How We're Preparing Our 2 Kids for Baby # 3 | 31
I can't believe I'm in my 3rd trimester already!
If you missed my announcement episode and you're like "Huh, wait what?!" - yes, ya girl is pregnant and due in late November/early December.
I can't believe I'm in my...
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Handle Potty Training Regression With These 5 Easy Steps | 30
So potty training was a success for a while, but now your child is showing regressive behaviorsĀ
Demanding you put their diaper back onĀ
Insisting they're still a babyĀ
Backsliding into more and more...
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5 Signs Your Child Is NOT Ready To Potty Train | 29
Have you started potty training and now you're second guessing your decision?Ā Ā
Are you constantly wondering, "Is my child really ready? Should I have waited longer? Do I continue or stop now?"Ā
Maybe they're having...
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AFTER SCHOOL TANTRUMS: Why It Happens & What To Do | 28
In the psychology world we call this "after school restraint collapse" but in real life this looks like your kid being a hot mess after...
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Teaching Kids How to LOSE Gracefully | 27
Nothing sours a game faster than hearing our child whine and cry after losing.
"I give up!"
"That's not fair!"
"I don't want to play anymore!!"
And now we're regretting even playing the game with our kids. It's...
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Tired of Your Kid Interrupting You? Fix it With My Easy 4 Step Process! | 26
Tired of Your Kid Interrupting You? Fix it With My Easy 4 Step Process! It's important we as parents set boundaries when it comes to kids' interruptions.
If we don't, and we allow our kids to constantly interrupt us,...
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