On August 22nd, I wrote a post titled “I am the mirror my daughter looks into“. It was about your child’s self esteem and self-worth stemming from how you view yourself. Today on another site I was visiting, I saw “Ways to Boost Your Child’s Self Esteem,” and the first one was to model good …
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Saving money on Diapers and Formula!
No matter how much, or little, money we have, it is something we can always use a little more of, right? So I wanted to share a couple of money saving tips that every mom should know. I hope these help: ~ Sam’s Club, Publix, and Target Brand Diapers are all the same, and just …
Creating Healthy Eaters
My 5 year old is a very picky eater. She has a tendency to eat her snacks but not her lunch. Especially at school because no one is standing over her to make sure she eats it. Then when she comes home she is “starving” and wants a snack. It is very frustrating. So while …
Visit the Library!
Today I took Emily, my soon-to-be five year old, to the library. Ok, I must confess that I have never done this with her. We are avid readers, and she has so many books that we have to keep buying bigger bookshelves. We have always gone to Barne’s and Noble for reading time and, as …
Weekly Home Blessing Hour, Start Your Week on the Right Foot!
How many of us spend all week cleaning and doing Laundry, only to have the weekend come and ruin all your hard work? Monday is dreaded because it is catching up from the weekend. Well fly lady, one of my favorite sites, gives a great tip on how to start Monday on the right foot. …
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Let a Happy Baby Be
I refer yet again to rookiemoms.com on this great thought for the day. So many times we think that we have to entertain babies every moment, they need stimulation constantly. Well, have you ever watched a baby stare at a ceiling fan for an hour? It is not hard for them to entertain or stimulate …
Establishing a routine ~ Wake Up Time
If you are beginning to form a routine for your child, this tip is a good one no matter the age of the child. It is especially important, and helpful, for parents of older babies and toddlers who have not had a routine or schedule ’til now. The first place to start is the time …
Taking away the Pacifier
When I had to take away the “Binky” from my oldest someone passed a great idea to me, and it worked like a charm. Spend a few weeks weaning them. Only let them have it at nap time or bed time. (This is not necessary, but it made it easier on me.) Then when they …
The Voice of Authority
When correcting your child’s behavior, it is important to use a firm voice, or voice of authority. Below are Supernanny’s suggestions: Avoid shouting across the room; instead, go to where the child is. Remember to make eye contact with your child by getting down on their level. Do not intimidate him or her with your …