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By Jodi Jill 1 comments
Sometimes a free for all isn't a bad thing – especially if the kids are looking for decent, controlled programming for their smaller ears. Over the past several months the best thing we have done in our house is find age appropriate radio ... more »
By Jodi Jill 1 comments
What should you do to help the kids catch the reading bug? Watch for the spark that brings the kids alive and makes the words interesting sometimes introducing them to the world of words can actually be found in day-to-day activities. Making ... more »
By ReuseItAll 1 comments
I've been a mom for over 11 years. Before kids I could "get it all done". Clean my house, be on time with everything, now I find it is a challenge on a daily basis. I've learned to adapt though and am very happy! I've also learned how ... more »
By mldsy 1 comments
Being a new mother is such an exciting experience, but it can be very overwhelming at the same time. As time goes by, after you bring the baby home, your energy level goes up and it seems like the right time to take your precious bundle out to ... more »
By ksouthwood 0 comments
It's an epidemic. Have you heard? Head lice are now resistant to shampoos, liniment, and other chemical treatments in much the same way that bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics. Not only that, over-the-counter lice remedies are ... more »
By SchoolOfLife 0 comments
Does your child have head lice? Can't get rid of it? Don't panic. While the thought of head lice is enough to make anyone squirm, it's not a reflection of poor hygiene- it just happens. Lice is common in school age children, and sometimes, the ... more »
By mnoker 0 comments
Minti.com is a website dedicated to users sharing their parenting advice garnered from years of experience raising their own children. An open outlet to express your best and worst thoughts, beginning using Minti can be a rather daunting task. ... more »
By eHow Parenting Editor 0 comments
Mornings are crazy enough when getting the kids all off to school without one of them going into a panic because they can't remember where they left their shoes. We've all been there more often than not and know that it's like running a marathon ... more »
By sidewalk0912 0 comments
Tips on how to get your child ready for kindergarten!.. more »
By klnygaard 5 comments
Whether it is after a long break, a weekend or even just daily, getting your child ready for school can be a challenge. Make the day start off positively for you and your child... more »
By Tonig 15 comments
Kids get nervous thinking about going back to school. There are so many questions they have and not having the answers can be upsetting. “What if I don’t know where to sit.”, “When do I eat lunch?", “What if I don’t know anyone in my ... more »
By 07hopekee 3 comments
Do your kids tell you "No" when you ask them to do something? Tired of battling with your child over the smallest chore? No one likes being told what to do. We want choices. So give your child a choice when they have to do ... more »
By brantsbabe 1 comments
Some kids never have any problems sleeping in their own bed, but many do. As a mom of 4, I've dealt with this situation 4 times and every child is different. Here are some methods that I found to really work, and my kids are stubborn!!.. more »
By TeresaShay 1 comments
Have you found yourself stuck in a rut, making the same meals week after week and feeling like you've forgotten that there are options other than spaghetti for dinner? Here is a fun way to get your family to help you make your next grocery list... more »
By Oktobers 2 comments
Going green can be hard for some families who are set in their ways, but with our world changing for the worse we need to push more then ever to get our families to go green!.. more »
By mom23guys1girl 1 comments
You know how it goes. It is a beautiful day, but it is time to leave the playground/pool/playdate, etc. What's a mom (or dad) to do when your child screams and throws a temper tantrum. Here's how one mom handles that situation... more »
By o2bbrandi 2 comments
These are the steps that I take to get my kids to behave... more »
By BlakeXRain 18 comments
Some children, no matter how hard you force them, how you reward them, or how you beg them they wont clean their rooms. (I was one of these kids). Eventually I found a way to make cleaning my room more fun, which in turn made me less rebilious ... more »
By o2bbrandi 3 comments
This article is about what I do to get my children to do their chores... more »
By ibloomdrop 1 comments
Kids will always have temper tantrums. Let's admit that as adults or young adults, we have temper tantrums occasionally ourselves. Read on to see the best practices for curbing tantrums and getting your kids to listen... more »
By april ort 3 comments
As a child, I couldn’t understand why I had an early bedtime. It seemed like all the fun was going to happen after I went to sleep. As a parent, I completely understand the necessity of an early bedtime. Those precious few hours after the kids go ... more »
By Ann Weaver Hart 3 comments
Getting kids to talk to you is one of the most important things you will ever do as a parent... more »
By ALLinRueThyme 5 comments
It has come to my attention that in the infinite wisdom of the powers that be and those agencies, which have implemented the regulatory testing, in the haste of insuring that our children are given equal opportunity to learn. There has been an ... more »
By Jenci4 0 comments
While preschool aged children are young, they can still help out around the house!.. more »
By Christine25 4 comments
Time and time again parents say that giving their children a time out just doesn't work. Not true. It does work when done correctly. Here's how... more »