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Simple Limit Setting
A three step sequence of stating the limit, giving a warning, and enforcing the consequence can be used in a child-centered play therapy session … it is also a GREAT model to use CONSISTENTLY and with...
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Trusting Our Parental Instincts
One of the hardest parts of being a parent is the constant onslaught of commentary from relatives, friends, total strangers, and the media on how WE should be a parent. As if we didn’t second-guess...
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Parenting: It’s hard … and wonderful
“The days are long, but the years are short.” “Parenting isn’t for the weak.” “Cleaning the house while the kids are home is like shoveling when it’s still snowing!” “Don’t you wish kids came with an...
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What to do with your Easter Bunny Photos
I’m a total sucker for cheesy, classic traditions to do with kids. Ever since my first child was old enough (he was only a couple weeks old for his first Easter), we’ve been going to the mall to sit...
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Keepsake Questions to ask kids on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, … or ANYDAY
A few years back I found this list of questions on a Facebook note (if anyone knows the original source, PLEASE let me know!). What is something mom/dad always says to you? What makes mom/dad happy?...
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Celebrating Mother’s Day 2012
I’m a spoiled Momma! My Mother’s Day was more like a Mother’s Long Weekend!!! Thursday – Honor came home with a present wrapped (in paper she had stamped herself!). I opened it up to reveal … A...
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Princesses Don’t Wear Socks … Reasons Why You Should Listen To Your Kids
Let me start out by reminding you about my 3 year old daughter, Honor. She’s the one always wearing the princess clothes … The one that had a Princess Birthday Party … She has no doubt that she IS a...
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Introducing “Home sweet home”– Happy Holidays in Happy Homes (a collaborative...
I am SO excited to introduce a new upcoming HAPPY PARENTING – series! Me and my blogging buddies Solgave & Angelique Felix.com-The Magic of Play want to bring you in the mood for Happy Holidays in...
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Why Kids Should Play with Baby Dolls (yes, even boys!) – a collaborative post...
I’m very excited to share that I have a collaborative post up today over at Mama OT! Christie (Mama OT) who is a pediatric Occupational Therapist, Katie (Playing with Words 365) who is a speech...
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Behind the Scenes: Real. Super. Mom.
Real. Super. Mom. For some reason people in general have the tendency to assume that what we see in photos or read about in the media is the whole story. It is NEVER the whole story. We only get...
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