Babysitter Rules

I had an issue with a babysitter once that made me extra cautious with new babysitters. Now when the sitter comes, I go over our house rules, which are:

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Sometimes Less is More: Lessons From a 4-Year Old

There have been a couple experiences with my daughter lately that have taught me a lesson -- less is more.

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Flying with Kids...No Magic Cure

I live overseas, so we travel quite a bit with our kids. About every 3 to 6 months, we load them up for a whirlwind adventure that usually takes us... read more

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LeapFrog Letter Factory

I have to admit I am not the best teacher for my children (thank heaven for school)! I also have to admit I am in my car way too much.... read more

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Trading TV for Books

We too have done TV tickets. The program that worked best for us was allotting so many hours a week for TV and placing according tickets in a pocket folder... read more

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Better Communication

I have found that asking my kids: "How was your day?" or "How was school today?" is not enough. I usually get the "fine" answer. I have to ask specific... read more

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One Thing at a Time

I have realized that asking your child, of any age, to just "clean your room" is totally overwhelming. I don't even like to hear it. When I make my daily... read more

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Thank You for Making Me a Mom!

Every Mother's Day, I give each of my children a copy of a favorite book to thank them for making me a mom. I write a special note to them... read more

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Make It a Race!

My son is what we would like to call a "pacer." He likes to go at his own pace. When it was taking him a long time to get ready... read more

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Benefits of Bedroom Sharing

I think bedroom sharing is beneficial. Although siblings may fight about sharing a room, many form close bonds and rely on having each other at night when times are tough... read more

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