Redefining Screen Time Limits As Kids Age

Redefining Screen Time Limits as Kids Age I have never been a fan of screen time. Up until our oldest hit 1st grade it was EASY to set up screen time boundaries in our home:…

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Teaching Children Cleanliness

Teaching Children Cleanliness. Today the Babywise Friendly Blog Network is sharing tips on the topic of “teaching virtues.” A virtue that I aim to teach my children from early on is cleanliness. Cleanliness covers many…

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Deciding Appropriate Entertainment Choices for Our Family

Growing up I was exposed to a wide range of entertainment options at a young age. I saw my first rated R movie at the age of 9 (Speed followed by The Body Guard). I…

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Two Simple Words to Create a Positive Sibling Relationship

When I first got pregnant with my second child I kept thinking “I’m giving my older child such a gift: the gift of a sibling!” While in the long run I knew this statement would…

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When Bribery Works

I know the title of this post might scare some people off…bribery? Let me go ahead and say that I do NOT believe in using bribery as a parenting tool, other than in certain circumstances.…

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