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Caring Causes: From the Pocket of an Overcoat

Motherhood Moments

Seuss’ birthday on March 2 (and throughout National Reading Month in March), Read Across America, the nation’s largest celebration of reading, is an initiative to create awareness and motivate children to become excited about reading. The benefits of reading to sheltered dogs are praised by educational programs and rescue organizations alike.

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Should Parents Pay For Good Grades?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We rewarded our sons for good grades – through high school. My brother and I excelled in school, as did both of our sons. According to a survey conducted by the American Institute of CPAS and published on their site in August 2012: “Nearly half of parents with kids in school, or 48 percent, also pay their kids for good grades.

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FREE Month of Kids Curriculum At ABCMouse!

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As your child completes each lesson, he or she is guided to the next one and is motivated to continue learning by Tickets and Rewards System. My kids can’t get enough! My kids love learning math on this site. The post FREE Month of Kids Curriculum At ABCMouse! Crystal, mother of 3- and 5-year-old girls. “My Thank you!”.

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Expect More from Your Daughters

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

At the same time, we have to establish different expectations on the home front for our sons and grandsons. We must have the same or similar career expectations for our daughters as we do for our sons. Would it be different than if your son came to you with the same goal? Teach your sons to cook and do laundry.

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Should You Accept Family Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. Plus, with a college education it is more likely that the kids will be on their own quicker. Helping kids over a rough spot can make a parent feel useful. I wanted to prove myself. It is, after all, their money.

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5 Tips for Adding Exercise to Your Day When You’re Busy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I go for a bike ride with my son. 5 Tips for Motivating Yourself to Exercise More Easy Ways for Parents to Exercise with Kids The Pros and Cons of Choosing Home Exercise Over a Gym… 4 Gentle Workout Ideas to Get You Moving 6 Ways Regular Exercise Can Improve Your Life.

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Shrug It Off Stress Relief

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When my son was in little league, his coach used to yell ‘shrug it off!!!’ The coach wanted the kid to dismiss the stress the mistake caused. When my co-worker failed to perform, I wondered what I had done to de-motivate her. ’ when one of the boys goofed up on the field.

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