Lately, my preschooler has announced that he is afraid of the dark…and bedtime has been more of a challenge. I know that kiddos go through different phases at different times, and I figured that some other kids and parents must be going through the same thing. Today, I’d like to talk about how to help… Continue reading How to Help Kids Who Are Afraid of the Dark
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WWYD?! Pants on Fire
Welcome to WWYD?! Wednesday, where we discuss real life parenting issues (big or small) our readers are facing and ask for comments from our readers with their advice, experience, information or any helpful tips you might have. It takes a village. And sometimes it can be just one voice in a big village that makes a difference. You could be that voice today.
Today’s topic: kids and lying. Read on..
WWYD?!
Today’s WWYD?! post is on boys and violent words. Please comment below with your insight/experience/advice!
Welcome to a new series we are starting called WWYD?! {“What Would You Do?!”} where moms write in with a real life parenting dilemma or issue no matter how big or how small it may be.
I know I for one ALWAYS turn to my friends for help when I am at a loss for what to do in a certain parenting scenario, so I thought, how awesome would it be to pose these questions to our readers and have you chime in with your advice?!
Recently we got this question from a reader, so we are starting today’s series with a question on…
Fun Ways to Encourage Little Readers
Reading with your little one can be one of the best parts of your day (the snuggles, the relaxing quiet time!)…especially during that magical transition when they start reading words back to you (yes, it is totally normal for you to think, “my child is a genius!!”). Then they hesitantly string a couple of words… Continue reading Fun Ways to Encourage Little Readers
Parents – Did You Miss This Goal for 2015?
This post today is written by Darlynn Morgan of Morgan Law Group, an OC estate planning lawyer.
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One HUGE Financial Resolution You Likely Missed For 2015
It’s a new year, which means like most parents, you’ve probably made a handful of resolutions to improve your life or set your family on a better course in 2015.
Perhaps you’re shooting for less TV time for the kids… or maybe a family-wide goal to eat healthier snacks. In the area of finances, maybe you’ve resolved to get out of debt, take a fabulous vacation or use your money to benefit more charities making a difference in the local community or the world.
These are all great resolutions…but I can pretty much guarantee that there is still one important goal for 2015 that you missed…
…estate planning!
Did you know that setting your legal affairs in order is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your family, wishes and assets are protected if something unexpectedly happens to you and/or your spouse?