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Get The Toys Out of Here: One Quick Way To Help Kids Get Rid of Stuff
It happens gradually, right under your nose.  A small toy here and there gets brought in.  Large birthday parties and Christmas quickly add to the toy count.  It seems manageable but then it hits you …
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Pretend Play is Boring…How to Actually Enjoy Playing With Your Kids
I'm standing in the kitchen, wiping off my hands after washing the breakfast dishes, when I hear his little running feet getting closer and closer.  Then I hear it. "Mommy, Will You Play with …
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4 Sure-Fire Ways to Prevent Tantrums Before They Happen
Toddler Temper Tantrums, we've all witnessed them. Â Heck, we've all experienced them with our OWN kids. It's not hard to imagine this scenario... She's lying in the floor, tears streaming …
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7 Essential Tips for Moving With Kids
I remember it like yesterday, although it was almost a year ago now... The evening was a normal night around our house. We had just gone through the bedtime routine with the kids. We brushed teeth, …
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