Mommies with Cents

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Shyness and School: How to Raise Confident Kids

  These expert tips are provided by the wonderful parenting experts at Parent Guide. Has your little one transitioned from play school to big school? Perhaps you thought a year or so at play school would bring him or her out of their shell before they joined reception class, yet it’s appeared to have had the opposite effect. The first thing to do is not to worry; in many cases, … [Read more...]

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Keeping Kids Safe From Household Dangers #keepinkidssafe AD

I consider myself a pretty cautious parent.  It is my job to protect my children after all. I follow recommended guidelines on just about everything and watch my kids like a hawk, even at home!  Still, sometimes things happen.  A couple of years ago my daughter who was around 3 at the time, walked down the hallway and into our bedroom.  I followed her a minute or two later and caught her with a … [Read more...]

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Foam Art for Kids

This sponsored post is brought to you by KinderCare. Foam Art Coloring on a two-dimensional surface is a staple activity for kids – but creating 3-D art with foam?  Welcome a whole new world of exciting possibilities!  Say hello to fluffy, puffy, make-it-yourself paint. Making a batch of foam paint is a breeze.  Create a few colors for variety’s sake and spoon them into Ziploc bags.  Then … [Read more...]

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Hello, Homework! Inspiring Workspaces for Hardworking Kids

Do you have a special designated space for your kids to do their homework?  I sometimes wonder if they had a space of their own if they'd be more focused and on-task.  Right now we just have them do it at the kitchen table which is pretty convenient because it's close by so I can help while I'm making dinner.  I love these work areas for kids though and am thinking about creating one for my … [Read more...]

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New School, New Nap Routine

  This sponsored post is brought to you by KinderCare. New School, New Nap Routine Help everyone sleep well during the first few weeks back at school Is your child starting school at KinderCare or attending other childcare? As he adjusts to a new naptime environment and new naptime routine, you are likely to see some changes to his sleep patterns. That can be an adjustment for parents … [Read more...]

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Managing Back-to-School Transitions: Mastering the Drop-Off

This sponsored post is brought to you by KinderCare. School begins in less than two weeks for my oldest two.  We've long since mastered the Back to School transition of separation anxiety.  In fact, I think I might have a tougher time than my kids!  My heart aches for the children that have a harder time with it and the parents that have to help them work through it.  I know it isn't easy … [Read more...]