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Six Simple Tools Your Kids Need to Look Out For Themselves

My most memorable experience with fire happened when I was nine  On my birthday, which was less than a week before the first day of school, I got a bright blue wrist watch, a shiny key on a shoestring...

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7 ways to be a more peaceful mom

Do you ever feel like your mind is speeding at one hundred twenty miles per hour, and you are in the back seat, with your eyes closed, waiting for a crash?    Did I pay the bills? Johnny needs more...

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Which Alligator is the Closest (a Technique for Busy Moms)

In the last five minutes, my kids have made their way from the back door to the bathroom and back again leaving fat muddy imprints of their bare feet all over the floor. Twice!     The baby is eating...

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101 Alternatives to Saying “Good Job” to Your Kids

Inside: This previously members-only resource will help you give up your “good job” habit and show you 101 alternative ways.  A 19-page pdf, “101 alternatives to saying “good job” to inspire kids’...

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5 Secrets to Doing More Activities with Your Kids

Inside: Learn five secrets to doing more activities with your children, including how your kid’s mind works and why it’s important. You know that doing activities with your children is important for...

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How to be a more Patient Parent: the one simple trick you need in your life

  Can you be more patient?   Can you be more patient when your two-year old throws himself on the supermarket floor with bloodcurdling screams for seemingly no reason?     Can you be more patient when...

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What Your Kids Need to Know About Memory and How You Can Teach It Using LEGO

Inside: Things don’t always magically sink into our kids’ brains just because we think it’s a good idea. But with the help of a few LEGO bricks and a piece of paper, you can teach your kids what they...

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“Thank you for …” — A Unique Thanksgiving Tradition

Inside: Scientists have identified that the first step in feeling grateful is noticing. Here is a unique Thanksgiving tradition you can start with your family this year to help your kids notice little...

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The Most Important Reason to Practice Mindfulness with Your Kids

Inside: Let’s talk about the basics of mindfulness for you and your children! Learn how to use this simple, ancient tool for better physical and mental health, improved cognitive functioning, sensory...

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How to Be With Your Kids Without Doing Anything or Thinking About To-Do List

Inside: Three simple strategies to be a better mom in 15 minutes a day. It will help you slow down and just be there with your kids without doing anything or thinking of things on your to-do list. When...

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20 Happy Songs for the Best Ever Mommy Playlist

Inside: Here is a collection of happy tunes for moms that will put a smile on your face. I call it Happy Mommy Playlist 🙂 My dad died a decade ago, but whenever I hear one of his favorite songs, I feel...

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How to Teach Metacognition in a Few Simple Steps

Inside: Here’s a little secret to self-regulated learning and massive success in life: teach your kids about metacognition – the power of thinking about thinking and the ability to improve it. Download...

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One Simple Way To Improve Your Relationship With Your Kid

Your kids are out of sorts and you don't understand why? Look at what science has to say about the real reason behind it and discover one simple way to improve your relationship with your kid.  The...

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30 Easy Memory Games & Activities for the Best Memory Ever

Inside: Use these simple memory games with your children to help them build their memory muscles and improve their thinking skills. Visual games, sound games, observational games, emotional memory...

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The Best Memory Games for Kids (Magic that Works)

Inside: Do you want to enhance your kids’ memory and overall learning ability? The list of ideas below contains our favorite memory games and activities. What I love about memory and learning, in...

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Do you want to prevent “the middle child syndrome”?

Inside: Get a free printable list of activities to connect with your middle child and accountability sheet. If you worry about “the middle child syndrome” in your family, this article is for you.  The...

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How to Help Kids Navigate Negative Emotions (a Step-by-Step Guide)

Inside: The following research-supported steps have worked surprisingly well in helping us navigate negative emotions. They can help you too. “Please, go to sleep… please, go to sleep… please…” I was...

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5 Overlooked Habits for a Better Back to School

Inside: Books and H2 pencils are, of course, essential for back-to-school shopping, but they’re just the beginning.  I invite you to consider learning, life, and parenting from another angle. When I...

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This powerful mind-shift will make you a better parent

Inside: If you’ve been wondering how to reinforce certain behaviors in your kids (i.e., putting the toys away, doing the dishes, …) without nagging and coming off as a bad guy, here is a powerful mind...

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The Most Important Thing You Need to Know About Your Kids

Inside: Ever feel like you need a decoder to understand your kid’s behavior? After reading this post, you might get an answer and learn what to do about it. Ever thought, “I just don’t get this kid?”...

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