QUESTION: How do you handle Sibling rivalry in your home? leave a comment and share your tips on taming sibling rivalry. 7 Taming The Sibling Rivalry tipsby: Trisha Novotnywww.247moms.com Brothers and sisters don’t have to be absolute arch enemies to be dealing with sibling rivalry; in fact, bits and pieces of sibling rivalry pop out [...]
City Pass and an Entertainment Book – Your Ticket to an Affordable Staycation
April 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Amy Hannold, 247Moms Frugal Living Editor We chose to explore the big city near to us, over the cost of a further away vacation. Seattle offered a variety of attractions and amenities that would thrill our children, even on a budget. Staycations do require advance planning and research. When you choose a closer, more affordable [...]
Say "CHEESE" – Tips on Taking Pictures Of Your Kids
April 6, 2010 by 1 Comment
from: Jennifer Tibbetts of http://www.jennifertibbetts.com/- Find unique area’s that compliment your style such as nursery’s, farms, barns, etc. – Use a toy that makes noise so that you are able to distract your child. – Some of the best props can be found at your local thrift store and even in your own home. – [...]
FREE My Job Chart For Kids Of All Ages
April 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
For years I have created chores charts on my computer for my children often wishing there was a simple and free site to create chore charts for my kids to save me time. Guess what I found? Do you want a hint? Yep, I discovered ‘My Job Chart” the simple free website that now creates [...]
Be Internet Safe, Free Resources For Families:
March 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
by: Amy Hannold, 247Moms.com Frugal Living Editor Free Polly Klaas Foundation’s Child Safety Kit: https://secure.pollyklaasaction.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=138 NS Teens – A Website For Teaching n Talking About Internet Safety: Games, blogs, videos and comics with a “Keep Safe” message for tweens and teens. Created by a partnership of Sprint, Center for Missing and Exploited Children and NetSmartz.org. [...]
5 Tools to Help Kids Visualize Sports Success
March 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Charlotte Reznick PhDAdapted from The Power of Your Child’s Imagination Sometimes anxiety can stop kids from enjoying activities they used to adore. Love of a sport can create unrealistic expectations and negative attitudes–I’ll never be perfect, or I’m afraid I’ll let my teammates down. If you’re puzzled because your happy child who used to [...]
Better Communication with Teens
March 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment
by Brenda Nixon www.BrendaNixon.com “Dad, why are you mad at me?” “I’m not mad son.” “Yes you are!” “No I’m not.” “You look mad to me.” Sound familiar? Do squabbles with your teen begin like this or get sidetracked with these mistaken accusations? There are many reasons parents and teens argue but consider this; sometimes [...]
7 Meet And Greet Tips For Kids
March 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
1. Stand up -If you are sitting down when approached – Stand up and Smile. 2. Eye contact – Look the person who you are greeting or talking to in the eye. 3. Handshake – When meeting someone move towards them and offer a handshake especially if it is someone you are meeting for the [...]
Mom Mission Statement
February 28, 2010 by 1 Comment
by: Susan Fox24/7 MOMS Family Editor You know how companies and corporations have mission statements? Well, as a mom, do you have a mission statement? Wikipedia defines a mission statement as: “a formal short written statement of the purpose of a company or organization.” The mission statement should guide the actions of the organization, spell [...]
Let The Manner Games Begin- Fun Ways To Teach Manners
February 25, 2010 by 1 Comment
Yesterday we talked about the Parent Musts and Elbows off the table rules for teaching our kids table manners. Today I have three fun game ideas to assist you in teaching your kids table manners. Oink Oink – This s a fun table manner reminder game. You will need some sort of pig either stuffed, [...]
