Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Cars.com. All opinions are mine alone. Are you in the market for a used car? If so, you're definitely not alone. In fact, two weeks ago, my husband and I bought a used car to replace our old Toyota Sienna minivan. We are now proud owners of a 2016 Toyota Highlander, and we LOVE it! Scores of drivers, including my husband and I, actually prefer buying a pre-owned vehicle over a new model. That being said, consider the following tips when … [Read more...]
Random Acts of Kindness for Kids in the Classroom
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Oriental Trading. All opinions are mine alone. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop Did you know that we have a National Random Acts of Kindness Day? This awesome holiday is February 17th! So it's coming up. Very soon. Many now even celebrate a Random Acts of Kindness Week. (February 11-17). Wouldn't it be fun to do acts of kindness all week, not just one day? How about acts of kindness all year?! I am … [Read more...]
Reward Based Parenting — Does it really work?
Bribes vs. Reinforcement: Do “rewards” really work? A guest post by Victoria Tenenbaum Do you wonder if you should reward your child after they complete a task or chore? You’re definitely not alone. Many think, “When I do chores, nobody rewards me.” Or, “Hey, our lives are built around responsibilities, and nobody rewards us for maintaining them.” Parents also wonder if the practice will harm their child’s social skills in the long run, ingraining a “what’s in it for me” kind of attitude … [Read more...]
25 Items to Make Lunch Fun for the Kids this Year!
We're halfway through the school year. My ten year old is getting bored with her sack lunch. She is even tired of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Weird, right!? We've recently tried a few new items like bagels and cream cheese and frozen bean and cheese burritos. So I thought this would be a great time to share great items to make lunch fun for the kids this new year. 25 Items to Make Lunch Fun Japanese Traditional Rabbit Blossom Bento Box Set Kotobuki Girl Ninja Bento Set … [Read more...]
Family Activities to Build Self Confidence for a Shy Child
It's extremely important to build and nurture self-confidence in your child. A child with self-confidence is sure to live with happiness in the different aspects of life. This characteristic serves as the foundation of your child's well-being. It's an important factor which will determine your child's success when he/she grows up. No matter what your child age is, his feelings about himself affect how he will act in different situations. [Tweet "Your child's feelings about himself affect how … [Read more...]
How to Teach Your Child to Love Learning: Some Simple Tips for Parents
Children are curious by they nature. They ask questions, they are always eager to try new things, and they want to discover something new. But if this is true, how come it happens that children struggle during school years? A school program isn’t always enough to make children interested in the learning process. While they might some things worth remembering, this as well might not happen with all of the subjects. However, the situation could be quite the opposite as well. Your children can't … [Read more...]
Get Outside with the Kids! Skagit Rivewalk in Mount Vernon, WA
This is a sponsored post with Nature Valley. All opinions are mine alone. I love safe places to take my kids walking. Places where I don't have to worry about cars is kind of essential right now. I try not to be too much of a helicopter parent, but I know that my son especially doesn't pay attention as well as he should when dealing with traffic. The Skagit Riverwalk in Mount Vernon is one of those great walks to take the kids on. Not only will they get exercise with mom, but they … [Read more...]