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  • How to Motivate Your Teenager to Clean Their Room

    Encouraging teenagers to ‘see what we see’ as parents can be a challenge. We see dirty laundry, dirty dishes, clutter, trash, and junk. They see their stuff. And they definitely don’t want mom or dad intruding on their all-important privacy to get the place presentable once in awhile. So what are some guidelines to restoring…

  • How to Help Adopted Children With Food Issues

    Is your adopted child having issues with food? Learn how to help adopted children with food issues with these tips below. Food issues may be one of the most frustrating challenges experienced by adoptive parents, especially for those families who have adopted internationally. What makes food issues so complex is the spectrum of challenges that…

  • How to Make Life With Your Newborn Easier

    Are you bringing a new baby home soon? Consider these tips for How to Make Life With Your Newborn Easier. Let’s get real! Adjusting with a newborn is trickier than it seems, and if you’re concerned about how to get around it, here’s just the right help for you. As a mom of three, I…

  • Animal Paper Plate Crafts

    Get creative with paper plates! Here’s a list of Animal paper plate crafts for kids to make this year. No matter what animal is their favorite, kids will love creating, painting, and decorating their new animal friends they have made. Paper plate crafts are also a way to help kids work on their fine motor…

  • Egg Carton Animal Crafts

    Save your egg cartons! You can make a variety of adorable egg carton animal crafts with your empty egg cartons. Egg Carton Hungry Caterpillar by Crafty Morning Egg Carton Bugs by Easy Peasy Fun Egg Carton Owls by Glued to My Crafts Egg Carton Sea Life by Fantastic Fun and Learning Egg Carton Butterflies by Crafty…

  • Chore Ideas for Toddlers

    Toddlers can help around the house, too! Read our chore ideas for toddlers and get your toddler involved in the household tasks today! Toddlerhood isn’t all fun and games. Children as young as 12 months can perform a variety of household tasks with adult supervision. Parents who choose to teach responsibility at an early age…

  • Kids Playroom Ideas

    Are you planning to create a playroom for your kids? Check out these Kids Playroom Ideas and tips to help you plan a fun place for your kids to play! Playroom decorating can seem like a daunting task. The room should be fun, and a place that kids want to be, while remaining safe, easy…