Give your children advance warning when it's time to leave the park or a friends. For example, telling them "we are leaving in 5 minutes" gives them time to adjust to the upcoming change.
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Aug 31, 2010
Take advantage of Parents Night Out events held at your local schools, churches or YMCAs. Not only is it cheaper than hiring a babysitter, you get to enjoy some adult time and your kids will have a blast playing with other kids their age while under trusted supervision.
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Aug 30, 2010
Keep a master family calendar that lists everyone's activities and commitments for the month. This allows you to plan how you will manage conflicts in family member's schedules.
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California On
Aug 27, 2010
If your child is having problems with his homework, help them stay on track by setting up a consistent time for homework/study every day. Set up an area for this purpose and make sure there are no distractions like TV, video games or the internet.
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California On
Aug 26, 2010
If your toddler is having a temper tantrum, ignore it. Nine times out of ten, the tantrum is a way to get attention, and if you give that attention, even if it is negative attention such as yelling at the toddler, this will show the child that he or she can get their own way by throwing a tantrum.
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Melissa G. From
Portland,
Oregon On
Aug 25, 2010
Have family meals at the dinner table together to build closeness and comaraderie amongst your family. Plus, you get to learn what your kids have been up to all day!
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California On
Aug 24, 2010
Make sure your child has a healthy breakfast before heading to school. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
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Karyn From
New Orleans,
Louisiana On
Aug 23, 2010
It's Back to School time, time to get your kids back into a bedtime and wakeup routine.
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Los Angeles,
California On
Aug 20, 2010
Let your children have a life outside of you and your home. Encourage them to participate in extracurricular activities, spend time with friends or pursue whatever interests them.
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California On
Jul 28, 2010
Have a life outside of parenting and your children. Join a club, have a regular night out with your friends, do daily workouts at your local gym or whatever interests you.
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Los Angeles,
California On
Jul 27, 2010
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