Siblings: 10 Pointers for Positive Relationships

By Becky | February 12, 2018
Three children run through a forested area filled with tall, green grass and trees, their laughter echoing like the soundtrack of an unforgettable road trip. The sunlit scene casts soft shadows, creating a lively, playful atmosphere under the clear sky of a perfect day.

Sisters and brothers… SIBLINGS. Home is the place where we learn many life lesson, especially from our siblings. Relationship lessons, how to get along with others, solve problems, practice friendship skills, and resolve conflicts, are all acquired one way or another at home. How well the lessons are taught is up to the parents. Just…

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10 Shopping Strategies for Parents of Littles

By Becky | November 21, 2017
A baby sits in a shopping cart, curiously taking in the store aisle. Sporting a white outfit with colorful striped pants, the little shopper is surrounded by stocked shelves and grips the green handlebar on the cart while parents continue their shopping spree.

Shopping…some like it, others hate it. Holiday shopping has it’s own sparkle as well as tarnish. The cheerful carols, mistletoe, and tinsel are combined with grouchy shoppers, slushy snow, and fatigue. One of the big challenges during the holidays is shopping with young children. With the barrage of ads and bulging shelves at stores touting…

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Five Tips for Helping Kids Mind Their Manners

By Becky | March 11, 2015
Aerial view of a round table with three plates of burgers and fries. Two sets of hands demonstrate perfect manners, as one politely holds a burger while the other gracefully dips a fry into a small dish. A water jug, glasses, and condiments are neatly arranged on the table.

Manners start at home but do not end there. Both the family dinner table and a night out in a restaurant give children places to practice. Give your children a quick run-down on the expectations you have for dinner. Consider the type of dining you’re doing at home with paper plates or china. Dinner at…

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