Breaking Free from the "Look, Mommy!" Loop: Building Independent Play Skills
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If you have a child who constantly seeks attention and feedback, you might think they’ll never play independently. Try these simple tips…
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Building Independence Through Collage
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Don't let the word "collage" intimidate you - all you need are some scraps, scissors, and glue to start. The results are worth every minute.
Read MoreThe 'Manipulative' Child Myth: What Your Preschooler is Really Telling You
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Why Your Child's 'Difficult' Behavior Might Be Their Best Attempt to Communicate
Read MoreFeeling Like a 'Bad Parent'? Here's Why You're Not - and One Simple Trick to Boost Your Kid's Independence
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Feeling Like a 'Bad Parent'? Here's Why You're Not - and One Simple Trick to Boost Your Kid's Independence
Read MoreMastering Kid Cooperation: Why Threats and Bribes Fail & Effective Strategies That Work
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A few reasons our knee-jerk reactions to getting kids to cooperate won’t work, and what to do instead…
Read MoreHow You Praise Your Child Matters...But Not That Much
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Praise is getting a bad rap. Let's talk about it.
Read MoreForced Family Fun Day: Why I Insist on Together Time Even When My Teens Don't Want
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(a glimpse into parenting teens and my go-to resource)
Read MoreWhat is the After-School Restraint Collapse and How to Prepare for It
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How to handle transitioning back to school and all of the emotions that come along with it.
Read MoreHow To Learn More About Your Child’s Day at School
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Do you want to get your child talking about his or her school day?
Read More5 Ways to Play with Your Toddler Now to Lay the Foundation for Independent Play Later
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5 simple strategies to encourage independent play for toddlers, helping them build confidence and creativity while giving you some much-needed me-time. Learn how to foster independence with easy-to-implement tips.
Read MoreNurturing Independence: A Month of Growth for Kids (and My Unfiltered Thoughts on Going Back-to-School)
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6 ideas to build your child’s sense of self and grow their independence (little and big kid edition)/ 4 honest thoughts about back to school as a mom of 3
Read MoreBeyond 'You'll Be Fine': 7 Supportive Ways to Handle 'I Don't Want to Go to School
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Transform your morning routine- how to validate your little one's feelings without giving in, offer empathy that actually helps, and provide choices that empower your child.
Read More5 Tips to Ease Your Child's Separation Anxiety (and Yours)
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Feel better about separation anxiety
Read MoreDinner at 3pm?
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Ways to make school lunch easier for your newbie/ a lunchbox that’ll last until your kid loses it/ a side-by-side comparison of lunchboxes/ why I used to feed my kids dinner at 3pm
Read MoreOverscheduled Kids? 10 Must-Ask Questions Before Signing Up for Fall Activities
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When my kids were small, I was a SAHM and I did not need childcare. I wanted my kids to be exposed to valuable sports and lessons, but it was more important to me to protect their unscheduled downtime. Leaving as many afternoons open as possible was my goal. At school, they were told when to sit, where to walk, and how to learn. It’s structured down to the minute. At home, I felt that my job was to provide the balance.
Read MoreTeaching Independent Play: How to Help Your Child Who Needs Constant Feedback
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If you have a child who constantly seeks attention and feedback, you might think they’ll never play independently. But rest assured, all children can learn to play independently. It may just take a little extra effort and patience on your part.
Read MoreNurturing Self-Directed Play: How to Inspire Your Child's Independence
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Learn how to nurture your child's self-directed play with these practical strategies. From observing their interests to creating engaging play invitations, discover how to support your 2-8 year old's independent play skills at home and outdoors.
Read MoreHelping Your Young Child Build A Positive Self-Image With Words of Affirmation
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Today's blog post discusses the power of words of affirmation in parenting. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and verbalizing positive qualities in our children and how it can build their self-esteem and self-image.
Read MoreCornstarch and Water for Easy Sensory Play
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Oobleck is great for kids because it provides a hands-on sensory experience that encourages exploration of non-Newtonian fluids, fostering curiosity and fine motor skills development. Find out the details here.
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