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Birthday Party Ideas for Age 5
When your child turns 5-years-old, it is an exciting time for both a child and her parents. This is the age when most children begin school and learn to read and write. Suddenly, the child who was once a toddler is a big kid, with big kid abilities and responsibilities. Celebrate your child’s entrance into the big kid world by throwing her a birthday bash she will always remember.
Helpful Hints for Traveling with A Toddler
Traveling with kids can sometimes feel like taking a three-ring circus on the road. Being trapped in a plane with strangers and a toddler is an exercise in endurance, let me tell you. There are a few things, though, that can make the trip easier. 1. Contact Your Hotel. Book a room away from the…
10 Ways to Stop Your Child’s Whining
The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives. – Anthony Robbins
Pets and Lowering Kids’ Stress
Finally, a parenting topic my own kids will agree I know something about: kids and pets. I live with three children, four cats, and one dog. I’m a lifelong animal lover myself. But the real reason my household includes so many pets: they’re essential to good parenting. There are few moments more validating in the…
Want Life Satisfaction? Generate Gratitude – Here’s How
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. “ ~ Thornton Wilder I’ve been reading RJ Palacio’s 365 Days of Wonder to my children. Each morning we start the day with an inspirational thought to guide us. We take a few moments to talk,…