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Put On Those Listening Ears Moms are very busy people. And just because you are in the category of “Stay At Home Mom” doesn't mean you are stuck in the house for days on end. You have errands to run and you need to be able to keep the kids busy while driving from one place to the next. While you are driving around what are you doing to keep your little ones busy? Ten Tips to Tackle Tantrums As parents, we know when our children don't like something we say, or do when it comes to making sure our kids are eating the right foods or when we tell them it's bed time. If they don't like it they lash out at us by crying, screaming and maybe even rolling around on the floor kicking. Do you recognize any of these traits? They are most commonly known as a “tantrum.” Summertime Bedtime Schedules – Should Your Kids Have One? Do you keep your kids active in the summer months? Do you find that they have fallen asleep on the couch while trying to stay up late watching television? Are they crabby after dinner? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, your kids should have a summer bedtime schedule. Kids And The Internet Getting online is something kids are getting better at. There are lots of fun and educational things to do as well as keeping up with friends and family on the social media sites. But there are also the obvious dangers, such as prowlers and viruses. Are you keeping your kids safe? Here are some tips on precautions that you can take to protect them from the predators. Teach Your Children Manners Teaching kids the golden rules of etiquette can be an important achievement for a parent. It's easy to do when they are little. In time it becomes second nature to them. When you think about all of the responsibilities they have to take on in their lives the basic rules of etiquette are something that will help children be more kind, responsible and gentle with others. Nap Time Mom Are you tired and wondering how you will make it through the day? Are you wondering how mothers with more than one child get any rest at all? There is an easy solution to getting more rest. You can become a “Nap Time Mom.” Don't Make Your Kids Read! If you're locking your kids in a room and forcing them to read a book, do they rebel? If you're taking away their favorite activities in order to force them to read, are they angry and defiant? Then, don't make them read. Instead, teach them to love it. Create Your Own Cleaning Machine(s) Does your house have that cluttered lived in look? When you look around do you see that it can be fixed with a few daily adjustments? Here are some tips to turn your home into it's own cleaning machine. To Pay Or Not To Pay: Kids An Allowance If your kids are doing their chores and homework, does that justify a weekly allowance? As a family member, helping out around the house should be expected, of course on the other hand, parents don't have to yell at their kids, which saves on stress for everyone. So, to pay or not to pay is a common parent dilemma. Don't Be An Enabler Are you a parent who loves to help your children with various things like homework, keeping their rooms clean, doing their laundry and keeping up with their daily chores because they tell you they are too busy? If you've answered yes, are you being an enabler? Who Is The Bully – What Signs To Look For How do you know if your child is being bullied at school? Does he/she dread getting up in the morning? I have what signs for you to look for and help your child. Your Babies Library Most often new parents think that starting a library for a child starts when they can read. This is not true. As a new parent you will want to start building your babies library as soon as you find out you are expecting. Your Child's Homework – How To Keep Up School is back in full swing. Are you worried that you won't be able to keep up with your child's busy school schedule and all of the homework that starts to pile up? Are your worried there isn't enough time in the day to help your child get it all done? I have 5 steps to keep you ahead of schedule. Rules of the Pack It's time for school again. Are you wondering how you are going to watch you kids back? Here are some great tips to help you make sure your child stands straight and tall all year long. Is Your Child Ready For Preschool?: How To Find The Signs Does your child know colors, shapes and the alphabet? Are numbers up to 20 recognizable to them? Do they know their name and how to spell it? If you answered yes to any of these questions your child is ready for preschool. Disciplining Your Toddler: 3 Easy Steps How do you discipline a young child without yelling or spanking? Do you feel that it's a waste of time telling them no? If you feel that disciplining should start once they are older you might be too late. I have three easy steps to get your children more manageable and controllable now rather than later. Reading Tips For Your Preshcooler Do you have doubts about the way you read to your preschooler? Are you unsure if he/she is really understanding what is being read? Here are some tips to ease your mind and keep you on the right path to reading with your preschooler. Potty Training 101 One of the many things that is difficult for a busy mom is to find time for potty train. Making time to take your little one to the potty may seem impossible. Here are some tips to get you started getting your little one potty trained in no time.