Modern Parenting

How to Whoop Your Kids’ Butts & Win the “All You Can Play” Family Challenge at Chuck E. Cheese’s

The All You Can Play Challenge offers kids the perfect opportunity for practicing competition. Learn how to encourage "healthy" competition with your kids. A big thanks to Chuck E. Cheese's for sponsoring today's post. . . . So, over the weekend, THIS happened — The weather's been cold, and …

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Here’s What You Need to Know About YOUR Health (If Your Parents Have Diabetes)

So you or your parent has type 2 diabetes — but what does that mean for YOUR health? Learn more about prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and what your most important steps are for moving forward. I was compensated by Med-IQ through a grant from Sanofi US to write about type 2 diabetes. All opinions are …

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5 Important Things Every Tween & Teen Girl Needs to Know

The tween and teen years can be heartbreaking . . . Here are five tips to help your teen find balance, reduce stress, and manage the pressure of adolescence. A big thank you to Magination Press Family for sponsoring today's post. The tween and teen years are a time of rapid change, growth, and …

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How To Lead An UnBusy Life When Scheduling Gets In The Way

I am on a constant quest to become un-busy. I want to live in the moment. Like many parents, I want more time on what matters most to me — my husband, my children, my health. But how does one do that with a chaotic family schedule? What I have learned as a parent of older children is that it …

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Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself—Your Kids May Have Learned More Than You Think This Summer

Your kids may not have accomplished as much as you had hoped this summer. Don’t feel guilty; forget summer slide guilt. They may be learning way more than you think. A big thanks to Jay from Life & Whim for sharing these great insights. Photo Above By Annie Spratt As a parent in today’s push …

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7 Fool-Proof Ways to Make Dinnertime the Best Part of Your Day

Dinnertime doesn't have to feel like a chore, with these fun family dinner ideas you're sure to end your day feeling closer to your kids. Don't miss more ways to make mealtime special along with an awesome selection of family-friendly recipes inside the hottest new cookbook for kids. POP QUIZ: …

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