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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

The holidays can be a period of increased screen time for kids, whether it’s more time playing video games, scrolling through Instagram, or binging the latest series. Encourage your children to use this time for personal growth, or learning things they may not have time for during a usual school week.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips to Help Alleviate the Stress with Family Holiday Travel

Motherhood Moments

by Erika Bud Delicious food, sports, holiday movies, and quality time with the family are some of the highlights to look forward to during the holidays. While the holidays are enjoyed by most, the dreaded flights that many families endure during the holiday season can take away from the joy.

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Parenting Pointers: Limiting Your Kid's Screen Time

Motherhood Moments

Whether it’s constantly checking on Instagram or binge watching your favorite show for the third time, even reasonable adults have trouble limiting their technology use. Explain Why You’re Setting Screen Time Rules As soon as your child starts using technology, they should be made aware of the negative effects of too much screen time.

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Seven Things I Learned About Money When I Became a Parent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I became a parent over 40 years ago. Here are things I learned about money when I became a parent. Every parent, rich or poor, experiences the joys, the sorrows, the highs and the lows of birthing their child, raising it and sending it out into the world. Back to school time can cost more than Holiday time.

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Parenting Pointers: Which Beauty Products Are Worth It?

Motherhood Moments

I had a chance to interview Master Licensed Esthetician and founder and owner of Skin Property Virtual Esthetics , Emily Trampetti, about how to spot which skincare devices are worth the purchase this holiday season. I could cut out some cardboard and use dental floss to attach it to my foot. And I'll leave you with this.

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Teaching Kids The Power Of Giving This Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a parent, there are many lessons you must teach your kids. Your true purpose as a parent is to give your kids lessons in life that will help them to function when they enter the world as adults. And there’s no better time than the holidays to pass on this important lesson.

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Amazing Art: DIY Crafts from Bowdabra

Motherhood Moments

Sandy has created several projects including a Christmas Card Display, a Christmas Night Light, a Pom Pom Reindeer, and a Salt Shaker Snowman – all adding a bit of holiday cheer to your home and fun, festive projects for even kids to make! Christmas Card Display Be ready to display those lovely holiday cards with this Christmas card display.

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