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Parenting Pointers - Kindergarten

Motherhood Moments

Each day seems to bring something new.Kindergarten is a major milestone for children and parents. As parents, it's so hard to know if they are ready for their big new world ahead. I journaled about my feelings and emotions and thought that many parents must be experiencing these same emotions. Your child is growing up.

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Parenting Pointers: Cyber Legends and Cyberbullying

Motherhood Moments

34% of kids in the US have experienced cyberbullying at least once. 33% of teenagers have sent explicit images or text to someone Only 38% of cyberbullying victims are willing to admit it to their parents. Most kids have never been taught how to be safe online (or to be empathetic in general). Cyberbullying victims are 1.9

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Book Nook: Freeda the Frog Gets a Divorce

Motherhood Moments

In Freeda the Frog Gets a Divorce (Mascot Books; ISBN: 978-1-63177-514-7), author Nadine Haruni presents a story to assist families adjusting to a new family dynamic and the often overwhelming feelings that surround it. Little Frannie and Frank soon learn that both parents will still love them even if they don’t live together.

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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

The Frugal Girl

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. I wrote a post titled, “ Owning a cat: An Honest Review ” and that pretty much runs down my whole list of worries. So then we ended up adopting Shelly.

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25% off TickTalk 4 Kids Smart Watch? – $149.99 (Reg. $200) Named “Best Smartwatch For Kids” by Time Magazine and Forbes

Koupon Karen

This Kids Smart Watch has over 2200 reviews on Amazon! It was named “Best Smartwatch For Kids” by Time Magazine and Forbes. It’s designed to keep all family connected safely without compromising peace of mind. TickTalk 4 Kids Smart Watch
 25% off deal Reg. Price $199.99 Final Price $149.99

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TV Time: Children Ruin Everything

Motherhood Moments

Follow Astrid ( Meaghan Rath ) and James ( Aaron Abrams ) as they raise their young children while struggling to hold onto their pre-parental identities. Nowhere near as effortless as that kid-free life—but still kind of nice. The show was a major hit in Canada, premiering as CTV’s #1 new comedy of the 2021-22 broadcast season.

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The Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family Program

Family Balance Sheet

This is the ninth year that my family has sponsored another family through the Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family Christmas program. I wrote extensively last year about how and why my family became involved with this ministry. Our kids sensed something was different. Our kids sensed something was different.

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