Every generation has some parents who decide they’re never going to tell their kids “no”. When asked why, most of them say they think “no” will “break their spirit” or “hurt their self-esteem.” This is absolutely false. Kids need to be told “no” when it’s … READ MORE

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It’s snow time, and the kids want to play outside! How do you know for sure they’re warm enough?

• How to Keep Kids Safe When Playing in Snow. Talks about layering clothes, making sure the clothes breathe, picking out appropriate boots, and checking for signs of … READ MORE
  
  

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As neighborhoods get less and less neighborly and we live increasingly isolated lives, it’s not that easy to do the hand-me-down thing with babies’ and kids’ items. Freepeats is going to fill that void by letting you donate and receive used kids’ stuff instead of … READ MORE

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Spotlight Post: MarketingMommy has an improvement over the usual tote bag that comes with breast pumps.

This velcro-close bag, designed by me and sewed from an old towel by my sweet mother-in-law, holds all of my pump parts and doubles as a lap pad for me, … READ MORE

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Reduce the need to clean up after your kids with a few simple preventative measures. Unclutterer talks about ways to organize and store kids’ toys so they make less mess to start with.

Also, make cleanup a normal, consistent part of playtime for both the kids … READ MORE

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If you’re considering staying at home with the kids but you’re not sure the family can get by on just one salary, here’s a calculator to help you determine that. It takes into account not only your income and expenses, but what you spend on … READ MORE

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John Morrow thinks maybe not.

This article makes a lot of good sense. It might vary from one discipline to another, but think about it this way:

• Some of your potential employers will not have been scholars. If they could get where they are without straight As, … READ MORE
  
  

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Parent Hacks has some nice tips for setting up a homework station so there’s a place in the home where kids can go and have the supplies they need to work undistracted. Additionally:

• Make sure this station isn’t in an area where they can be distracted … READ MORE
  
  

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Another free online source for kids to read and play with.

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Reading isn’t just an important skill for kids to have to get along in the world. It stimulates their minds and jumpstarts the whole learning process.

Not every kid has access to a library full of great books, however. The Rosetta Project is a website hosting … READ MORE

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