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What Age Should You Let Your Child Walk to and From School Alone?

Here’s what you need to know about what age you should let your child walk to and from school by themself.

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Should You Let Your Child Date?

Dating is a tricky subject. We all want our children to be happy and to have companionship. What we don’t want is for them to experience all of the heartbreak and even physical danger that sometimes comes with the dating world.

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I Swore I Would Never Let My Child Play Football… Until I Did

Are you wondering if you should let your kid play football? I told myself that my kids would NEVER play football. I caved…here’s why I was hesitant and what I learned.

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What Age Should a Child Be Able to Write Their Name?

I’m covering in this article the age kids should be able to write their names.

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What Age Should a Child Be Able to Feed Themselves with a Spoon?

Your baby is constantly growing and changing. It is fascinating to watch the progress they make with each passing day.

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What Age Should a Child Learn to Swim?

Swimming is more than a fun hobby. It can be a lifesaving skill. Teaching a child to swim can also be a bonding activity for both you and your child. Is your child old enough to start learning?

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10 Fun Birthday Party Ideas For an 8-Year-Old

If you’re looking to plan a fun and memorable birthday party for an 8-year-old, there are plenty of creative options to consider! Here are ten ideas to get you started.

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What Age Should a Child Learn to Ride a Bike?

Here’s the age a child should learn to ride a bike.

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10 Fun Birthday Party Ideas For a 6-year-Old

Here are 10 fun birthday party ideas for a 6-year-old boy or girl.

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What Age Should A Child Get Themselves Up and Ready For School?

Congratulations! You’ve made it through the troublesome toddler years more or less in one piece. Now it’s time to muddle through the elementary school years.

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10 Fun 5-Year-Old Birthday Party Activities

The party for a five-year old needs a variety of activities to keep all of the children happily engaged. Regardless of your theme, you need a mixture of activities that will entertain the busy young party-goers.

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What Age Should a Child Learn to Shower By Themselves?

Showering is a lot more stressful than you might think. You have to worry about your child not falling in the shower. You worry they may scald themselves with hot water or they might flood the bathroom.

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10 Fun 3-Year-Old Birthday Party Activities

Here are some fun birthday party ideas and activities for a 3-year-old. FYI, #4 is a popular option.

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10 Fun Birthday Party Activities For 1-Year-Olds

Here are some fun birthday party activities for a 1-year-old.

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10 Fun Birthday Party Activities For 7-Year-Olds

Here are some fun party ideas for a 7-year-old’s birthday party. #4, while a little pricey, is a very popular option that never fails.

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10 Pros and Cons of Having One Child

Here are the pros and cons of having only one child.

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10 Fun 2-Year-Old Birthday Party Activities

Your child is turning two and it’s time to party! Part of the fun, and the stress, of planning a birthday for a toddler is ensuring that activities are safe while also being fun enough to keep little ones entertained.

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10 Fun 10-Year-Old Birthday Party Activities

I love planning birthday parties. It’s my one, true super power. I not only plan my kids’ parties but also my friends’ kids’ parties, school parties and block parties.

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10 Benefits of Having a Son (Even if You Wanted a Daughter)

Even if you wanted a daughter, here are some benefits of having a son.

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10 Benefits of Having a Daughter (Even if You Wanted a Son)

Even if you wanted a son, here are some benefits of having a daughter.

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How to Plan, Throw, or Host a Gender Reveal Party

Celebrating the birth of a new baby is a time-honored tradition. Gender reveal parties have become a part of that celebration in recent years.

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Is the Tooth Fairy a Good Idea?

The Tooth Fairy. She is a time-honored tradition among families of young children. Many parents look forward to pretending there is a Tooth Fairy among us without thinking about the ramifications.

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My Son’s Girlfriend is Manipulative and Toxic: Here’s What to Do

My son’s girlfriend is manipulative and toxic what can I do about it?

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Should I Let My Child Quit Sports?

In my family, kids play sports because the activity is vital to a child’s physical and mental well-being. But what happens if you’re kid wants to quit?

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Can My Preteen or Teen Wear a Crop Top?

Here’s what you should know about whether or not you should let your daughter wear a crop top.

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Why Do Sons Forget Their Mothers?

Does it feel like your son has forgotten all about you? Are you worried that your relationship with your son will falter? Take a deep breath and relax.

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10 Important Things You Need to Say to Your Adult Son

A mother doesn’t stop being a mother when her son grows up, moves out and starts his adult life. She needs to continue giving him the love and support he deserves.

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10 Important Things You Need to Say to Your Adult Daughter

Here are 10 of the most important things your adult daughter wants to hear.

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How to Deal with a Kid that Lies (For School-Age & Teens)

I have a teenager. He’s a good kid, he makes good grades, has nice friends and he’s generally not a troublemaker. He also sometimes lies. It’s infuriating, but it’s also part of growing up.

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What Age Should a Child Move Out?

In this article, I’m discussing the age a child should be moving out of their parent’s home.

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Is It Normal For Babies to Prefer One Parent Over the Other?

I’ll discuss whether or not it’s normal for your child to prefer one parent over the other and what you can do about it.

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When to Switch Nipples on Your Baby’s Bottle?

In this article, I’ll discuss when you should switch nipples on your baby’s bottle. Take note this is more important than you might think.

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How to Clean a Bassinet

Here’s what you need to know about cleaning a baby’s bassinet.

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Do Diapers Expire?

Here’s what you need to know about whether or not diapers expire.

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Should You Charge Your Kid Rent? (Teen or Adult)

Sometimes charging rent is a good life lesson for your kids. But do not charge rent to your young children. However, any adult child who needs to learn how to be independent could benefit from paying at least some rent to their parents.

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What Age Should I Allow My Child to Play Alone Outside?

Bad things can happen if you let your child start playing outside by themselves if they’re ready. Here’s the ideal age.

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How to Manage a Kid When Their Pet Dies or is Sick

Here’s what you need to know about explaining the death of a pet to a child.

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Should You Let Your Child Choose Their High School?

Here’s the answer to the question of whether or not you should let your child choose their high school.

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Should You Let Your Child Try Extreme Sports?

Here’s my answer to whether or not you should let your child try extreme sports.

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When Can You Leave a Baby with Grandparents?

Here’s the answer to the question of “When Can You Leave a Baby with their Grandparents?”

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When Should You Let Your Child Wear Makeup?

I am a big fan of makeup. I think it’s a fun way to express who you are without any permanent changes. Makeup can make us feel good about ourselves. But does that mean it’s okay for kids?

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Should You Send Your Child to Bed Hungry?

We have all heard of children being sent to bed without dinner as punishment. But is that a good idea? Should you send your child to bed hungry? I’m discussing all of that.

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Should I Let My Child Model? Here’s What I Learned

In this article, I’m going to discuss if you should let your kid become a model. My answer and reasoning might surprise you.

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What Age Should You Let Your Child Go Out With Their Friends?

Here are my thoughts on what age you can start letting your kids go out on their own without immediate parental supervision.

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How Should Parents React to Bad Grades?

Having a kid that constantly gets bad grades can be frustrating. Regardless, it’s important to keep your perspective when dealing with bad grades. Here’s how you should react.

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Should You Let Your Child Dye Their Hair? If so, What Age?

Dyeing hair is something many parents allow their kids to do, but should they? Here’s what I think about this particular topic.

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How Should Parents Address Their Child’s Teacher?

Having a good relationship with your child’s teacher is important. One of the ways you can nourish that relationship is by how you address them.

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Should I Force My Child to Play Sports?

We have a rule in my house: Everyone must be involved in a sport or physical activity. What sport that is doesn’t matter. We simply want them to always be active and healthy.

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Should Parents Force Their Child to Go to College?

Here are my thoughts on whether or not you should force your kids to go to college.

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Should Parents Be Strict or Lenient?

There’s a balance between being a strict parent and being a mean parent. Here’s a deeper dive into the discussion on should parents be strict or lenient?

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What Should Parents Wear to a School Graduation?

Special events call for special attire. Parents who want to mark a big occasion like graduation might want to buy a new outfit. Here’s what you should get.

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Why Parents Should Force Their Children to Study

Unfortunately, kids do not always want to study. When this happens as a parent, you might not know what to do. Here’ what you should do.

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Wondering if You Should Buy Your Teen a Car? Read This First!

I’m going to discuss whether or not you should buy a car for your teen and give you some insightful points to think about.

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Should Parents Read Their Child’s Diary? — Here’s the Hard Truth

Parents struggle on whether they should or should not read their child’s diary because there’s a lot of info that can be found. But is it a good idea?

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How Do I Get My Baby to Sleep Without a Pacifier?

Here’s what you need to know about getting your baby to sleep without a pacifier.

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Why Won’t My Baby Use a Pacifier?

An unexpected question many parents find themselves asking is “Why won’t my baby take a pacifier?” While pacifiers seem like a no-brainer, some children just don’t want them.

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Do Baby Wipes Expire if Unopened or Opened?

It’s easy to find yourself with a lot of baby wipes lying around, which leads parents to wonder if baby wipes expire. Here’s the answer to that question.

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Do You Take Gifts to a Gender Reveal Party?

Because gender reveal parties are so new, one of the common questions is whether or not you should bring a gift? Here’s the answer to that question.

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What is a Gender Reveal Party?

While it’s not new gender reveal parties have not been around that long so many parents still don’t know too much about them. Here’s what you should know about gender reveal parties.

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100+ Encouraging Positive Affirmations for Kids

I’ve put together 100+ positive affirmations for kids. I’ll also go over why they’re important and how to best use them.

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15 Different Childcare Options: Which is Best for Your Child?

Here’s a list of all the different childcare options out there. I’ve included some pros and cons and when each one might be a good option.

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10 Fun Birthday Party Activities For 4 Year Olds

Here’s my list of very fun 4-year-old birthday party activities you can use to make sure your preschoolers party is a blast.

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Can You Return Baby Formula?

Baby formula is expensive and most parents can’t afford to have it go to waste. Here’s what you should know about returning baby formula.

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9 Tips to Survive the Diaper Changes Your Baby Hates

If your toddler or baby hates diaper changes, you’re not alone. It’s a prevalent issue. Here are some tips to help you change those diapers with less stress.

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When Should I Start Buying Baby Stuff?

Knowing when you should start buying baby stuff and gear is a common parenting dilemma. Here’s our take on when you should start shopping for your new baby.

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Examples of Gender Reveal Thank You Card Wording (Template)

Examples of Gender Reveal Thank You Card Wording (Template)

This article is going to give you examples of a gender reveal thank you card wording. If you’re struggling to find the words you can use our template.

If you’re struggling get some examples for you gender reveal thank you card wording.

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13 Most Forgotten Baby Registry Items

13 Most Forgotten Baby Registry Items

During the stress and anxiety it’s easy to forget these 13 most forgotten baby registry items. Some of these are life savers when you’re…

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How to Change a Diaper: Parent’s Complete Guide

How to Change a Diaper: Parent’s Complete Guide

Learning how to change a diaper is an important skill but it doesn’t come naturally to parents. You have to learn it. The first thing you must know is…

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How to Write Baby Shower Thank You Cards (Template)

How to Write Baby Shower Thank You Cards (Template)

Are you struggling after your baby shower? Are you trying to figure out how to write baby shower thank you cards. This is the complete guide for crafting the perfect baby shower thank you note. The first thing you need to remember is…

Do you struggle writing baby shower thank you notes? Are you always searching for that perfect baby shower thank you cards wording? Check out the article to get tips and advice to learn what you need to write for you baby shower notes wordings. #babyshower #newmom #newbaby

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