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Day 13. Grateful for Your Family in All Their Beautiful Imperfection
Nothing can compare to the relationships we share with family. For some, family life means happy chaos, warmth and affection, and the freedom to be yourself. For others, family life presents some serious challenges to overcome. Most people’s families fall somewhere in the middle – love and support at some times, friction and misunderstanding at others. Having a family of imperfect people is perfectly normal and healthy! Families Are Complex The thing about families is this. There are always positive takeaways, even in the most complex relationships. In your family, are things always what they seem to be? Sometimes not. For example, in a family where the children were lavished…
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Day 11. To Be Positive and Present, Take Your Cue from a Child
To have an attitude of gratitude, and to attract more blessings into your daily life, you must focus on being present and in the moment. This is not easy for adults. Adults, women in particular, seem to be stuck in an endless planning and execution mode. This means we’re constantly thinking about what we did, and what we have to do. We have checklists to fulfill. That’s forward-thinking, or looking into the future. We also have comparisons to make and experiences to draw from. “When I did X, Y happened. So if I want Y to happen again, I’d better do X.” As you can see, we’ve trained our minds…
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Christmas Gift Guide Round-Up
It’s November! 2020 is FINALLY nearing its end! But before we can bid adieu to this stressful year, there’s Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the Christmas season to go. I have published several Christmas Gift Guides throughout November. But the real crunch time is now. I am going to publish a couple of round-ups of the gift guides to make them easier to access. Here we go! Beauty and Spa Gifts Wahl Aqua Blade Rechargeable Trimming Kit Revlon Dryer Brush Gel Nail Kit Fenchilin Lighted Makeup Mirror Shany All-in-One Makeup Bundle Toys VTech Smart Shots Sports Center Anna, Elsa’s sister Seckton Toddler Selfie Camera Kidzone DIY Race Ride-On Bumper…
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How to Improve Your Child’s Digestion
It can often seem like digestion problems don’t start until you are an adult, but many children and teens also experience issues digesting food. In some cases, it is from food sensitivities or allergies, like lactose intolerance, but in other kids, it has to do with what they’re eating and often how much. Here are some helpful tips for improving your child’s digestion. Know the Common Food Sensitivities Among Kids The first way to help your kids with their digestion is by understanding what food sensitivities they might have. They don’t need a full-blown allergy just to experience digestive issues from what they eat. There are many foods that cause…
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Mindfulness for Kids: Simple Practices to Learn
In today’s increasingly stressful world, we adults can be so egocentric sometimes; we tend to think that we are the only ones affected by stress. Nothing can be further from the truth; our precious children are more affected by stress than we would care to know about. While we are attempting to manage our stress, we also need to educate our kids on how to manage theirs. Stress is not going away; we must learn how to manage and deal with it so that they have the tools to navigate life in a healthy manner. Here are some tips for teaching our children how to be mindful. What is Mindfulness?…
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Teach Your Child to Practice Gratitude
The practice of gratitude allows you to show your appreciation for the blessings in your life, from people to things like your job and where you live. There are so many things to be grateful for, but many people lose sight of it and instead focus on the negative. Not only is it great for you to practice gratitude, but it can be wonderful for your kid as well. The Importance of Expressing Gratitude Expressing gratitude is an amazing practice that everyone can benefit from, no matter their age. Yes, this includes your kids! Start by understanding the importance of gratitude, and teaching your kids why they should focus on…
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The Importance of Oral Health for Kids
One of the most important aspects of your child’s health is their oral health. It is easy to take care of your dental health, but far too many people neglect it. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 children under 11 years old have at least one decayed tooth that has been left untreated. You can prevent cavities or more serious dental health issues just by teaching your child the importance of daily brushing and flossing. Watching Your Younger Kids Brush With dental health, it is not something kids learn perfectly from day one. With kids younger than 6, you want to supervise…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Toys
Looking for cool gifts for the kids in your life? Of course, there will always be books and journals and clothes and shoes for Christmas. But we are talking about toys. Here are 5 toys your kids might enjoy this year! Toddler Selfie Camera As parents, we all know how kids want to take control of our smart gadgets and use them to capture selfies and videos. It becomes a problem when they continually ask you for it or happen to break your phone by accidentally dropping it. Today, kids can capture their favorite childhood memories easier than ever with the Seckton Toddler Selfie Camera. Product Details This camera can…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2020: L.O.L. Surprise 2-in1 Glamper Fashion Camper
If you have a daughter, chances are high that you’ve heard about L.O.L. Surprise dolls. Kids love that these dolls come in a wide variety of styles. Some dolls have special attributes, like changing color in water. There are dozens of clothing and accessory options to choose from. But this year, there’s one toy that’s sure to be a hit for the holidays. The L.O.L. Surprise Glamper is a transforming RV for your child’s L.O.L. Surprise dolls. Product Description Before transforming, your child can have the dolls ride in the front seats of the glamper, driving around and exploring the terrain. It even comes with functioning lights and a horn…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2020: VTech Smart Shots Sports Center
If you have a child who’s interested in sports, then the VTech Smart Shots Sports Center is going to be a great gift for them. It includes two main games that they can play, with a lot of little gadgets and lights around the outside of it that are also interactive. Product Description The two main games that it comes with are soccer and basketball, and it comes with a ball for each one. Whether they want to shoot at the hoop or kick it into the goal, there’s a scoreboard that will add points each time they score. The scoreboard also plays little animations and has speakers that will…
