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24 Fun & Engaging Science Toys for Kids

by Kerry

How I Raised Kids Who (Willingly) Eat Vegetables, Adore Fruit, and Make Healthy Food Choices on Their Own

by Kerry
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65 Indoor Activities for Kids to Do on a Rainy Day

by Kerry
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What to Do When the Kids Say “I’m Bored!” This Summer

by Kerry
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39 Outside Activities for Kids to Do Independently This Summer

by Kerry
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Good Study Habits That Contribute to a Lifetime of Success

by Michaelyn Hein
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Why Kids Need Risky Play to Thrive

by Gina Rich
Toddlers are eager helpers! Take advantage of this stage by getting your toddler involved in chores. Inside are seven tips for getting started on toddler chores, plus a free printable with age-appropriate chores. #kidschores #kidschoresbyage #kidschoresideas #parentingadvice #parentingtips

7 Tips to Help You Begin Toddler Chores Successfully

by Liz Hall
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10 Free and Cheap Things to Do in the Summer With Your Kids

by Kerry
Parenting a strong-willed child can test even the most patient adult. Here's how to keep that strong-will alive while also maintaining a healthy relationship with your child. #parentingadvice #parentingtips #strongwilledchild #parentingstrongwilledchild #strongwilledchilddiscipline #strongwilledtoddler

How to Parent (and Survive!) Your Strong-Willed Child

by Leah Porritt

12 of the Best Growth Mindset Quotes for Parents and Kids

by Kerry
Both kids and teens can experience test anxiety. Here are 7 test anxiety tips to help your child cope with the unease of taking a timed test. #testanxiety #testanxietytips #testanxietytipskids

7 Test Anxiety Tips to Help Kids and Teens Cope With Test-Taking Nerves

by Gina Rich

How to Change Your Child’s Mindset in Just a Few Minutes a Day

by Liz Hall
There are few parenting experiences more aggravating than when children begin asking why. Here's the why behind the whys...and the best way to respond to kids asking why all day long. #parentingadvice #parentingtips #toddlers

Why Your Child’s Most Annoying Habit is Their Best Chance at Success

by Ashley Young
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How to Raise Selfless Children in a ‘Me First’ World

by Michaelyn Hein
Chores are a great way to teach kids responsibility, independence, and self-sufficiency. Getting started with kids assigned chores can be challenging, but getting organized can help. Use one of these chore charts for kids to get started. #chorecharts #chorechartforkids #chorechartideas

13 of the Best Chore Charts for Kids

by Kerry
If we want to raise emotionally intelligent children we need to model emotional intelligence ourselves. Here's how one mother overcame her perfectionism to help her kids understand and communicate their feelings. #emotionalintelligence #emotionalintelligencekids #kidsfeelings

What Children Need From Us to Become Emotionally Intelligent Adults

by Cindy Price
After a tragic event left her family devastated and emotionally handicapped, a mother shares how she's raising boys to openly express their emotions.

How to Empower Boys to Express Their Emotions Freely

by Cara Martinisi
Separation anxiety in children – especially young children – is so challenging. Here's how to handle your child's separation anxiety in a positive, caring way. 

A Gentle, Empowering Approach to Handling Children’s Separation Anxiety

by Leah Porritt
Is your teen eager to make some money? Teens can make money from the comfort of home with these online money-making ideas. Includes how-to guides to specific professions and advice on how to keep teens safe online.

How to Make Money Online as a Teen

by Kerry
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How to Raise Kids Who Are Motivated to Work Hard on Their Own

by Christina Clemer
These money games for kids teach valuable lessons while still being fun.

12 of the Best Money Games for Kids

by Kerry
These budgeting games give kids a sneak peek into what it's like to live off of a budget in the real world. But beyond learning, these games are also fun!

5 Fun & Educational Budgeting Games for Kids

by Kerry
The first step in kids financial education is to learn how to distinguish and count money. The following counting money games can help kids master key concepts in counting coins and bills. 

6 of the Best (& Fun!) Counting Money Games for Kids

by Kerry
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