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The Problem with Entitlement Is that it Begins With Us

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One of the almost constant struggles of 21st-century parenting is the battle against children's entitled attitudes.Article after article discusses how kids are more entitled than ever today, doing less around the home, being padded from failure, and given awards for just showing up. How children think they somehow deserve a free college ...

The Easiest Way to Get Your Home Clean When You Have Kids

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I have four kids. Four young kids. My house is very rarely completely clean top to bottom all at the same time.I bet the number of times it has occurred I could count on one hand.And chances are my children were not actually in my home for part of that cleaning process.But, I like a clean home, or clean-ish. I like being able to step two ...

Potty Training: What Really Happens After You Ditch the Diapers

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This is a sponsored post by Charmin and Acorn Influence. All opinions are my own. As I walk past our children's bathroom, I see it. I see that I am a failure. I see that I clearly suck at potty training my kids. Because inside the bathroom sits the unflushed toilet, the all-too-dry towel, and toilet paper squares spread all over the ...

7 Tricks for Ending Your Child’s Endless Snacking

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If there is one area that children cost you an arm and a leg, it's in the kitchen. There will come a point when your fast-growing toddler can't seem to get enough and can eat endlessly throughout the day, always begging for another snack. Not only is this hard on the pocketbook, it's taxing to be constantly feeding and cleaning up after your ...

How to Master Grocery Shopping with Kids like a Pro

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"I'd rather go grocery shopping after my husband is home and my kids are in bed than risk taking all of my children shopping with me!": a familiar sentiment shared by mothers of even one child.Navigating the aisles, hearing the complaints, whines and cries of your child while trying to not miss anything on your list, bargain shop, and use all ...

6 Signs You Are Suffering from Mom-Zheimer’s

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For years I've been living with a common parental illness known as Mom-zheimers.Parents with this affliction forget, sometimes immediately, what things were really like. Constantly saying to yourself "This is going to be fun!" followed by "What was I thinking?!" is the most common symptom of Mom-zheimer's. Warning signs that you might be ...

Physical Fitness for Kids: How to Build Endurance in Toddlers and Preschoolers

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stride Rite for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Running, playing, jumping, skipping. They are the hallmarks of childhood. Most children seem hardwired to want to do them as soon as possible, and as often as possible, after birth. You don’t really need to teach children how to run and play, ...

Improve Your Family Life with a Basic Kids Chore Chart {Free Printable}

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Five months ago now, I posted a picture on Instagram of our first official basic kids chore chart that I crudely made by hand, laminated, and stuck on the fridge with a magnet. One of my main goals for homeschooling for preschool this year was establishing good chore and habits in my children along with life skills. And this simple, basic chore ...

What Your Kids’ Messes Really Say about Your Life

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SweepTheMess #CollectiveBias One thing is for certain when you become a parent: life is going to get much messier. Despite any clean-freak tendencies, amazing organization, or constant hovering over your child, your kids are going to make ...

How did baby get in your tummy? 6 Tips for Having “The Talk” with a Preschooler

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We are trying to keep open dialogues in our house, and to answer questions as they come up from our children. But, this sometimes makes for awkward conversations and lots of talk about private parts and maturing into adults with my kids. Now that I am pregnant with baby number four, we've had to have a certain talk with our inquisitive four year ...

Should we really tell kids they can be whatever they want to be?

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We all want the best for our children. We have high hopes and high expectations and truly think these little people are incredible and amazing. We believe they are talented and bright. So, often we tell them not to limit themselves or their potential because they can be and do whatever they want to be or do when they grow up. And we make sure our ...

Screen Free Quiet Time Ideas that Encourage Independent Play

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We made it a long time. We really did. But, my daughter Lisa, at four and a half years old, is officially done with taking a nap during the day. I am now presented with the new challenge of what to do with a preschooler for 2-3 hours while my other two children are (hopefully) taking a nap at that same time. I need to come up with some great quiet ...