Summer is the best. Kids are off school, the weather is warm, and life is less stressful. Parents must use the summertime as an opportunity to teach their children important life lessons. One way to accomplish this goal is by assigning chores. This article will discuss three age-appropriate chores for kids. The extra help around the house will allow moms to put up their feet and relax for a bit. Setting the Table Every family knows the importance of dinnertime. Dinner is where everyone gets together and decompresses at the end of the day. Yet, this end-of-the-day meal is stressful…
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Creating a baby registry is a ritual for first time expectant parents (and second and third time, too). Making a list of baby items can be fun, but it’s also overwhelming. There are some common mistakes to avoid when creating a baby registry. Being mindful about these pitfalls will take some of the stress—but not the fun—out of creating a registry wish list. Asking for Too Many of the Same Thing Babies can only use one bottle, pacifier, or bib at a time. Asking for too many of the same types of these items will only clutter your cabinets. Babies…
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Looking to make money from home, on the side and in a way thats both fun and rewarding? Check out these three ideas! Breeding animals Breeding animals is something that has to be done right; there are far too many ‘backyard breeders’ who are only about profit and their animals suffer as a result. Breeding properly takes knowledge and experience, you need to know that there’s so much more to it than just the financial reward at the end- find out more information here. In the case of dogs for example, you’ll need to be properly registered and your animals…
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The coronavirus pandemic has taken the world by surprise. To make sure that you and your family are safe, you may currently be living under lockdown conditions. Your children may not be going to school at the moment. If this is the case, you’ll have no doubt had to get used to having your kids around the house for so long. But being home for this length of time is not great for anyone. Keeping your children occupied is essential. Here are seven great ideas for keeping your kids occupied during the pandemic. 1. Start a Family Book Club With…
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There’s no doubt that parenting can be tough sometimes, but one of the great joys of the experience is getting to give your kids the tools they need to be great human beings. Often we focus on getting kids to eat a healthy diet or take enough exercise, and although these things are extremely important, we also need to acknowledge the formative role we have as parents in shaping their mental health. We can pass on an extremely valuable gift for life by giving them the tools and the language to talk about their well being and take positive steps…