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Guest Post: Confidence, Not Self-Esteem | + Giveaway
Confidence not Self-Esteem Raising good kids who are happy, confident, and successful in life is every good parent’s intent. Without formal training or guidance, most parents raise their children in the hope that they will grow up to be more successful than them. To aid themselves in their ...
Guide for Effective Bedtime Routine Using Elo Pillow – Free Bedtime Routine Chart plus a Giveaway
Something that I've learned about bedtime with my kids is that routine and consistency are gold. With my first born, we had the same routine since she was born. Dinner, bathtime, story, nurse and bed. She relied on a few different nightime musical toys that had to play the same ...
The Benefits of Pets for Children
As you know, we love pets. Our dog, Laila, is very much part of the family, a very important, and much loved member. She brings joy to us all, protects us, and I swear she cares for us as much as we do her. Numerous studies show that there are many benefits to owning a dog. It is good for ...
10 Tips to Keep Kids Learning During Travel | Pulling the Kids out of School for Vacation
A lot of us end up pulling their kids out of school to travel. Some teachers provide content for the kids to study and work on while they're away while others don't worry too much if the kids are younger. Fellow bloggers Amy Mascott and Allison McDonald, authors of Raising a Rock-Star ...