Chores

Parenthood is Its Own Reward – Or is it?

Posted 1 week 4 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Chores, Discipline, Home Life, Learning Tools

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Finding what motivates isn’t always easy. But once you do, great things can be accomplished!

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Teach Your 5-year Old to Clean His Own Room

Posted 4 weeks 2 hours ago by Linsey Knerl

Chores, Home Life, Relationships

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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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Shared Parenting: Why it Works for Us

Posted 9 weeks 1 day ago by Sherry Pardy

Chores, Discipline, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, New Parents

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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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Sweep the Blues Away

Posted 18 weeks 3 days ago by Sherry Pardy

Chores, Home Life, Health, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Diseases & Disorders

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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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Celebrating Earth Day

Posted 18 weeks 5 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Chores, Entertainment, Learning Tools

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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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It's "Make Your Own Dinner Night!"

Posted 23 weeks 3 days ago by Karen Putz

Chores

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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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Cutting the Cost of Having Kids

Posted 31 weeks 3 days ago by Meredith Cole

Safety, Chores, Discipline, Home Life, Finances, New Parents

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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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Three Easy Ways to Save Money by Eating at Home

Posted 33 weeks 1 day ago by Lela Davidson

Chores, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, Nutrition

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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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Controlling Kid Clutter

Posted 34 weeks 6 days ago by Meredith Cole

Chores

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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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Age-Appropriate Chores for Mother’s Very Little Helpers

Posted 35 weeks 23 hours ago by Linsey Knerl

Chores, Home Life, Education, Learning Tools

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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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Cut Your Grocery Bill with a Savvy List

Posted 36 weeks 1 day ago by Lela Davidson

Chores, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, Health, Nutrition

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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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Baby Steps to Greener Parenting

Posted 36 weeks 6 days ago by Lela Davidson

Chores, Home Life, Culture

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Doing your part for the environment doesn't have to be a full time job. It's not all or nothing. Here are some tiny things you can start today that aren't even inconvenient.

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