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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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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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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Kiddie Helps Moms Survive The Terrible Twos
The terrible twos aren’t much fun for anyone. Toddlers still haven’t learned how to be reasonable human beings yet, and they have to learn that they can’t just go to the bathroom whenever and wherever they want. So, any help for Moms and toddlers alike is much appreciated. As always, there is an app for this. Actually, there are many apps for this. One standout app on our radar is called Kiddie, and it has been developed just for kids ages two to five. The app is built around Kiddie, a monster toddler who, like your kid, is going about the business of discovering what this world is all about.…