Parenting Tips
This category covers posts about parenting and parenting tips. Posts may cover food for children, discipline, behavior, and children's activities.
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Round-Up for Your Halloween Celebrations 2023
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published October 16, 2021. Updated on October 1, 2023. Halloween is right around the corner. What are you doing this year — a gathering, trick-or-treating, or just a quiet night at home? Here are some of my previous posts to help you plan your Halloween celebration — whatever they might be. Remember to be safe, no matter what you do. Halloween Costumes: Halloween Costumes for Kids…
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October Is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on October 11, 2021. Updated on October 10, 2023. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. All month, we are celebrating people with Down Syndrome. My daughter has Down Syndrome, so I am going to share a few tidbits about her. Our daughter is such a joy even though she is a teenager — just kidding about the teenager part (kind of). We are looking forward…
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Scout Out Local Parks, State Parks, and National Parks
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Have you been to the local parks in your area? If not, you don’t know what you may be missing out on. There are hidden gems in any state and just about any area of the country. Make it a point this summer to explore as many of them as possible. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to enjoy the summer, get out there, and explore nature.…
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Hot Days and Water Fun in the Backyard
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. No matter where you live, chances are that you’ll encounter some hot days this summer. Sure, you could stay inside and stay cool in the air conditioning, but where’s the fun in that? Instead, get on your bathing suit, put on some sunscreen, and head outside for some water fun. Bring Out the Kiddie Pool You can make this as simple or complicated as you’d like. If…
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Visit Your Local Library For More Than Just Books
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Have you been to your local library lately? Not only is it a great source of books, perfect for summer reading, but libraries also have so much more to offer these days… and they do a great job making your job easier during summer break. You know it’s important to encourage your kids to read as much as possible during the summer. It’s one of the best…
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Summer Activities for a Rainy Day
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Is there anything worse than being cooped up in the house with the kids on rainy days in the middle of summer break? It doesn’t matter if you’re staying at home or you’re on vacation somewhere. If you’re dealt several days of non-stop rain, it’s time to come up with some rainy-day summer activities. At Home Use the occasional rainy day at home during summer to relax…
