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Understanding Child Motivation (my first vacation post from France)

This summer my wife and I took the family to the south of France for an extended vacation. I’ve t...

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Do You Ever Find Yourself Stuck in a Negative Parenting Mindset?

Hi everyone, This weekend I was walking my daughter to a birthday party down the street. As I ...

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Simple Money Saving – Vampire Appliances

Here’s something you can do to save money in your house while also teaching your kids a valuable ...

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Good vs. Bad Shows: Choosing TV Shows for Kids

Do you worry that your child watches too much TV? Obviously there is such a thing as too much T...

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The Kitchen, the Ambulance and the Jackhammer (audio lesson)

A few days ago I had a fun little experience with my youngest daughter. It took place in the kitc...

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A Reframing Solution for Toddlers Afraid of the Bath

Today I got a great email from a close friend of mine. He has a 3 year old son named Thomas who s...

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Influencing Kids to Make Good Choices: A Simple Example from Our Ro...

I‘m writing this blog post on Good Friday, from the passenger seat in our family car. My wife is ...

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Best Healthy Pancake Recipe That Kids Love

When I was a child, I absolutely loved pancakes and I thought my mom made the best pancakes in ...

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The Sad Four Year Old and How I Overcame a Common Problem

As I write this today, I’m sitting at home on the couch beside my four year old daughter. We’re...

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