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    It’s all about (im)balance

    Forget balance, writes Kate Sidley. Life is just too complicated for binaries. We’re going for magnificence!  Today, friends, we’re going to talk about a very important aspect of family life: balance. READ MORE: WHAT KIND OF (HOPELESS) PARENT ARE YOU? Let’s get started with a little illustrative exercise. Everyone join in. First, balance on one leg, […] More

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    Are Your Kids Getting Too Much Screen Time? Try A Blackout

    I often feel like this day and age we are living in is a fast-paced, real-time experiment for how technology will effect society. Computers and cell phones have become ubiquitous. If your parents wondered how TV screen time would effect their children, we have entered a whole new level with so many screens available and […] More

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    8 Useful Tips For How to Improve Math Skills

    The concern for how to improve math skills often starts with a report card gone wrong. Of course you want help your child get good grades and feel successful in their studies. Many kids struggle with math, which can be very frustrating for them. Let’s face it, even as grown ups we still have trouble […] More

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    Handling an out-of-control teen

    We expect a certain amount of difficult behaviour from teens, but what can be done when the line between rebellion and losing control is crossed? Teens are at a complex, scary and often lonely point in their life’s journey. They’re caught between the bounds of childhood, still needing the comfort and safety of being a […] More

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    7 apps moms can’t do without

    We’ve gathered must-have apps to make life a little easier for busy moms. We all know that being a mom has its challenges, so why not accept a little technological help? These handy appshave all been designed to take a bit of pressure off and help busy parents streamline tasks, organise family life, and entertain […] More

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    Study Skills High School Students Need To Know

    Developing strong study skills as a high school student not only allows you to earn better grades in high school, but also to prepare yourself for college. That’s why it’s important to build a strong study habit early. The sooner your kids start to build their study skills, the more good habits they’ll create that […] More

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    The First Sleepover – How To Know If Your Child Is Ready?

    I recently made the acquaintance of Leslie Baker, the “mom behind the keyboard” at Super Mom Picks, a parenting tips, ideas, and product reviews blog.  She is the mother of three young children and we were talking about sleepovers. It seems like ages since my kiddos had their first sleepovers but I remember how exciting […] More