Jan

15

Vicks Vapo Rub Warning

Posted by Cindy

January 15, 2009 | 1 Comment

When your little one is sick you want to do whatever you can to ease their symptoms and make them feel better fast. All of the changes in children’s cough and cold medicines over the last few years have moms turning to old staples such as Vicks Vapo Rub. Today I heard a story on [...]

Jan

11

Chore Chart Giveaway

Posted by Cindy

January 11, 2009 | 9 Comments

For the last week we have talked about chores. I now want to give you the opportunity to win a chore chart kit. This is a creative kit made by Top Line Creations. The kit includes two 12″x12″ die cut sheets with pictures of chores, one blank chore chart with room for 5 chores, cardstock [...]

Jan

7

The How’s of Chores

Posted by Cindy

January 7, 2009 | 1 Comment

So far we have covered the why’s, when’s and what’s of chores. Today we will talk about the how’s. Once you decide that it is time to have your child(ren) start being responsible for some chores, then you need to decide what chores each child will be responsible for, how you will track the chores [...]

Jan

5

The When’s and What’s of Chores

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January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

When should my child start doing chores? What chores can they do at what ages? Are questions I am often asked by moms. Every child is different, so you need to base what jobs you give your child by what they can accomplish. You will probably be surprised though, most kids are able to do [...]

Jan

4

The Why’s of Chores

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January 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The dawn of a new year often brings discussions of children and chores. In the last few days I have spoken with several parents about this very issue. Common questions parents have are: Why should my children do chores? What age to start chores? What chores are appropriate? How many chores? and To pay or [...]

Jan

1

New Year’s Resolutions for School-aged Children

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January 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The new year is a great time to help your child create some new positive habits in his life. Talk with your child about what you want them to focus on in this new year.  Don’t give them a long list of things that need to change. Help them create a list of 5 things [...]

Dec

29

New Year’s Resolutions for the Whole Family

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December 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It is easier to make a change in your life when you have support. The family should be the strongest support system in your life. Working together, as a family, to make some positive changes will bring you closer together, encourage teamwork, teach about accountability and create a sense of accomplishment. As a mom, I [...]

Dec

20

Countdown to Christmas Days 4-3

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December 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Day 4 of our countdown to Christmas brings us to acting day. Whether you have 1 child in your home or a dozen you can act out the Christmas story. Pull out the bathrobes, assign parts (you can play more than 1) and get ready. If your children are around 8 or older, ask them [...]

Dec

16

Countdown to Christmas Days 8-7

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December 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Day 8 of our countdown to Christmas is hands on. Pull out the Play-doh, whip up some salt dough or try your hand at dough sculpture and create a nativity scene. Tactile experiences are a great way for children to learn and remember information. Letting the children make each piece.  You can be as detailed [...]

Dec

12

Crockpot Chicken Cordon Bleu

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December 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Tonight we tried our first recipe in our “Recipes for Picky Eaters” blog experiment. Shannan had sent me a recipe for Crockpot Chicken Cordon Bleu.  Now to be honest I new son #2 wasn’t going to like it-he hates chicken and cheese together. The rest of us like chicken cordon bleu so I looked forward [...]

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