All About child rearing

Getting Kids Ready for Summer with Logic! (with Video)

Remember all the big plans you used to have for summer? Remember is being the end of summer and you got none of those things done? We have all been there (many, many times) but…

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Dealing with the Playtime “I Don’t Know What to Do”s

(This is a sponsored post by Pley, the awesome toy set subscription service. Netflix for blocks (and maybe Polly Pockets soon too).) "I don't know what to play with." Admit it, you have heard that…

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How You Know You are Raising Whovians

I know that NerdFamilyDad and I are raising our children different than many people but it is shocking some times to see it come out;)! We aren't trying to raise Whovians per se but it…

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10 Tips & Truths for Potty Training

1) There isn't a way to potty train! There is not 1 magic method or tact that works at a certain age or with every kid! This is just hints and tricks. 2) Go with…

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6 Steps to Teaching Chores

My goal as a parent is to have self sufficient kids, preferably by high school so we can test out those adult powers before they leave;). But how do you get a child from toddler…

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Kindergarten Didn’t Make Me Cry

I am very proud of myself. My youngest (and last) kid officially started kindergarten when she was promoted to the kindergarten Sunday School. Since we homeschool that is our promotion day. While it felt very…

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Tips for Working Out at Home

Ok, I thought this was hilarious! His tips are a little useful but his delivery is great! Perfect for a little Hump Day Humor!

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The Ups and Downs of Zelda

Let me preface this with the fact I have never denied. Kids are a little nutty. But even knowing that I am often surprised by them and how they handle things. Take this morning for…

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The Heart of the Matter

I hear about kids not liking to read very much and I am often asked how to change it. The first thing I suggest is that parents change their perceptive and focus on the real…

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How much support is okay?

I am a big believer that children should not have to take on their parent emotional problems. I personally was relied upon too much as a child for emotional support. The Kelly Clarkson song Because…

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