Chores
Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:51 by Rhonda Franz
Chores, Home Life, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School
Gardening is a great activity for the family, and an ideal learning opportunity for children, but it can be a special challenge when working with the short attention spans and infinite needs of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Before digging in the dirt, make sure you—and your children—are ready for the great outdoors!
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Posted March 2, 2010 - 07:59 by Lori Kerrigan
Safety, Chores, Shopping, Entertainment
Are your days at home with the kids feeling longer and longer? Are you getting less and less done? Take a look at these tips that will engage your kids and help you survive the day.
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Posted February 10, 2010 - 12:24 by Fred Lee
Safety, Chores, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Relationships
It may not seem like it, but teenagers are not only listening to their parents, but they even appreciate and value their presence.
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Posted November 8, 2009 - 22:23 by Debbie Dragon
Chores, Finances, Learning Tools, K-8, High School
Children learn best from example –- and financial lessons are no exception to the rule. Even if your own money habits have not been the best, it's never too late to start educating your children (and yourself!) about money.
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Posted October 21, 2009 - 14:51 by Lain Ehmann
Chores, Home Life, Entertainment
Due to an unfortunate encounter with a Toyota Camry, my little VW bug is in the shop, and we're driving a Kia. Want to know the number one form of entertainment for my kids over the past week?
Cranking the manual windows up and down in our rental car.
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Posted August 5, 2009 - 08:08 by Sonja Stewart
Chores, Finances, Nutrition, Culture
From Michelle Obama's White House garden, to backyard chicken coops across America, it seems everyone is trying their hand at homesteading. Whether you're doing it to save money, improve the environment, or just have tastier eggs, here are a few things to research before taking the plunge into chicken farming.
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Posted July 31, 2009 - 06:40 by Marla Walters
Chores
"I'll feed him." "I'll take care of it." Please, can we get a (fill in the blank)? Maybe you'll successfully teach responsibility to your children. Or not . . .
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Posted March 14, 2009 - 07:06 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Chores, Home Life, Discipline
Kids are messy. Some parents (perhaps you?) like to keep their homes neat. How do you get your child to clean up the mess without tears or begging or threats? Here are four ideas.
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Posted January 17, 2009 - 05:21 by Fred Lee
Safety, Chores, Home Life, Discipline
Are we doing our children any favors by taking care of everything for them?
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Posted August 18, 2008 - 14:05 by Linsey Knerl
Chores, Home Life, Discipline, Learning Tools
Finding what motivates isn’t always easy. But once you do, great things can be accomplished!
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Posted August 1, 2008 - 13:19 by Linsey Knerl
Chores, Home Life, Relationships
The mess that a preschooler makes is revolting at times. Determined to straighten without doing ALL the work, I implemented a plan to include them in my duties. It worked better than I could have ever hoped for.
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Posted June 25, 2008 - 19:47 by Sherry Pardy
Chores, Home Life, Discipline, Finances, Shopping, New Parents
According to a recent New York Times article, the fact my husband does the laundry makes us trendy parents. Who knew?
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Posted April 22, 2008 - 09:00 by Sherry Pardy
Chores, Home Life, Health, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Diseases & Disorders
Got a nasty case of Baby Blues or something a bit more serious? Try doing some spring cleaning to chase the clouds, and dust bunnies away!
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Posted April 20, 2008 - 11:32 by Lori Kerrigan
Chores, Entertainment, Learning Tools
With Earth Day approaching on April 22nd, take the opportunity to celebrate with your kids, while educating them on the importance of this green holiday!
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Posted March 18, 2008 - 08:43 by Karen Putz
Chores
When Mom doesn't want to cook, it's "Make Your Own Dinner Night!" Here's how to get your kids excited about cooking.
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Posted January 22, 2008 - 08:39 by Meredith Cole
Safety, Chores, Home Life, Discipline, Finances, New Parents
Everyone says that having a baby is expensive. And they are right… But there are a few things you can do to make sure some of your cash goes where it belongs—into that college fund.
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Posted January 10, 2008 - 11:00 by Lela Davidson
Chores, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, Nutrition
Eating at home is easier than you think. With a little planning and a few strategies, you can save money, avoid the drive-through, and possibly even drop a few fudge-induced holiday pounds.
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Posted December 29, 2007 - 12:27 by Meredith Cole
Chores
Now that the holidays are behind us, your neat house is probably a distant memory. How can you get the toys out from underfoot... and save your sanity? Here are a few tips for controlling all that clutter.
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Posted December 27, 2007 - 16:00 by Linsey Knerl
Chores, Home Life, Education, Learning Tools
Temper-tantrums, messes, and back-talk are just a few symptoms of a bored toddler. Keeping your little one busy with a few age-appropriate chores can teach them the importance of pitching in, and may grant some sanity to mom and dad. More importantly, it will lay the foundation for teaching responsibility and understanding consequences.
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Posted December 20, 2007 - 07:20 by Lela Davidson
Chores, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, Health, Nutrition
Saving money on groceries is simple when you employ a few tricks. Let these tips get you off to a good start after New Year's!
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