Cyberbullying seems to be shamefully rampant in society today. Cyberbullying is when someone sends threatening, mean, or embarrassing messages to or about another person through the use of technology. Cyberbullying happens over the internet via social media or online games or through texts and emails, and according to Statistic Brain, 52% of students have reportedly been cyberbullied. It’s a very real concern as a parent to have to worry about if your child is being subjected to this kind of mistreatment, and very often you might have to do some digital digging to find out the extent. So what you can do to prevent cyberbullying from happening to your child…
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Are You Guilty Of Doing These 3 Things That Ruin Your Child’s Self Confidence?
I’m sure when you think back to where you even got your confidence from, you probably can’t pick out a single thing. It would certainly be hard to pick one, because your confidence really is heavily shaped by how you are raised. Even if you don’t always feel confident (we ALL have days like that as Moms) you have everything you need to impart to your child self worth and confidence. If your child lacks confidence, it can be detrimental to them as they get older because they’re terrified of failure or disappointing you. Here are 3 things you should completely avoid doing so you don’t mess them up! Comparing…
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It’s Time To Seriously Limit Your Toddler’s Screen Time, As There Can Be Dire Consequences For Your Child If You Don’t
A lot of moms that let their toddlers have unlimited access to an iPad, the TV, and even their iPhone. There is a new study out though that says too much time in front of screens can have dire consequences for your toddler, and that’s definitely concerning. The US Department of Health and Human Services recently estimated that children in America are in front of screens or other electronic media for 7 hours every single day. That’s a pretty scary statistic when you hear about what the optimal time should be to avoid the harmful effects this has on your child. Experts in America and Canada are saying that children under 18-months…
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Don’t Want Your Child To Develop Stereotypical Gender Roles? Here’s What You Can Do As A Mom To Prevent This
What exactly is a stereotype? It’s a fixed idea or image regarding a particular thing or person. When it comes to stereotypical gender roles, it all boils down to preconceived notions and ideas about being male or female. Children very frequently mimic adults, especially their parents, and gender roles are heavily influenced by what they see their moms and dads do. Children are also heavily influenced by teachers, older siblings, and the media, too. Something as simple as you always cooking dinner or always doing laundry could influence your child to think that is what women do and those are a woman’s job. If you child always sees dad mowing…
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5 Tips For Chore Chart Success, Plus A Chore Chart You Can Print Out Right Now To Use
Every Mom needs a chore chart. There is simply no better way to keep your children organized, while teaching them responsibility. You can use a chore chart with children as young as 2 years old, and you can modify their responsibilities to be age appropriate. They don’t have to do a lot, but they are never too little to start contributing and learning good habits! A chore chart really is every Mom’s best friend, and we have some tips for chore chart success, along with a chore chart you can print out right now to use. Make Your Expectations Reasonable Make sure that the chores you are giving your child are…
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The Checklist You Need To Help Manage Your Child With ADHD
If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, I know it can be stressful to manage. Here’s the checklist you need to help manage your child with ADHD. Nothing in here is a quick fix or a magic solution; all these tips are tested to be effective, however you as a Mom need to consistently adhere to them to make a difference in your child’s behavior. Although there is not a cure for ADHD, some children do outgrow it and the things in our checklist are highly effective at helping to shape and manage their behavior. It’s going to require a ton of patience on your part to help uphold…
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Is Your Baby Waking Up Way Too Early? Let’s Fix It
The early bird gets the worm, right? Sure, unless you’re a Mom and your early bird is your baby that keeps waking up WAY too early! It takes about six to eight months for your baby to stop needing to be fed during the night and start sleeping instead. A normal timeframe for when your baby should be getting up is 6 to 7:30 in the morning. If they’re waking up before that (and waking you up too) don’t worry, we’ll fix it! Is there an obvious reason? You need to get your detective skills on Mom. Is there an obvious reason for why your baby is waking up early?…
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How To Prevent Your Toddler From Melting Down & The Art Of Stopping One Already Happening
Oh, the terrible twos: temper tantrums run rampant and it’s pretty hard to know how to cope. Some toddlers even start melting down prior to turning two; they can occur as young as one and as old as four. Toddlers are armed with a small vocabulary, a desire to be independent, and an inability to accurately express their desires and feelings, and when you consider things in that context temper tantrums kind of make sense. It doesn’t make sense though for you to just sit there while your toddler spirals out of control. It also doesn’t make sense for you to take their tantrums personally, since it is something that…
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A Guide To What Halloween Treats Are Appropriate For Young Kids
Halloween is an exciting time of year, but it certainly raises a lot of questions as well, especially if you have young children. What treats are appropriate for toddlers? Can babies even have candy? We have you covered here in the Chip Chicklet Guide To Halloween Candy For Young Kids! Can babies even have candy? It’s cute and fun to dress your little one up and take them trick or treating, but if your baby is under age 2, then definitely skip giving them any kind of candy. It’s not safe for their developing teeth! What treats are appropriate for toddlers? Toddlers can have candy, but make sure you give…
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Hey Moms, Your Technology Use May Be Hurting Your Child
Do you ever find yourself on your phone instead of paying attention to something your child is trying to tell you? Or do you watch TV instead of eat dinner at the table with them? These are some examples of things you could be guilty of as a parent that could be absolutely detrimental. According to a new study, your technology use could be negatively impacting your child’s behavior, as well as ruining your relationship with them, and it’s called technoference. Letting your technology and devices interrupt face-to-face interactions is the exact definition of technoference. According to recent studies, parents on average spend about 9 hours per day watching TV…
