Category Archives for "Parenting"
November 16, 2009
- in Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
Offer Rewards and Get your Kids to Tidy Up
Raise your hand if you want to clean? No hands were raised. When you ask your kids they won?t raise their hands either. But, if you offer some type of reward in exchange for their services, you might get a few more takers. Chores are a rite of passage. Kids learn how to clean and […]
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November 15, 2009
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Why Chores Are Good for Children
Just about everyone can remember doing chores as a kid. They weren?t much fun but a necessary part of the day. Not all kids do chores, but they are an important part of a child?s life. They probably named these activities chores because they were things no one wanted to do but that had to […]
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November 13, 2009
- in Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
How Children Can Benefit from Meditation
In this day and age of constant stimulus and a lifestyle that is often rushed and packed with activities, children need time to “recharge” more than ever. While meditation is often viewed as a practice for adults, children can benefit greatly from it, too. These benefits can be carried into adulthood as useful life skills […]
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November 7, 2009
- in Have Fun by Alexis Rodrigo
Holiday Baking with Your Kids
photo credit: qwrrty One of my favorite holiday activities is baking – and it’s even more fun when I let my kids “help” me out. Sure, it’s messy, it takes twice longer than it should, and sometimes it’s plain chaotic. But it’s really fun! Come on, you can do it too. But before you get […]
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November 6, 2009
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How to Make Easy Patchwork Pillows
I love the look of patchwork, but find quilting to be too daunting. Patchwork pillows are a great way to start learning how to create patchwork, and some of the basic skills required for quilting. It’s also a great way to use up fabric scraps. photo credit: jude hill Patchwork pillows add lots of charm […]
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