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Parenting Pointers: First Steps in Diagnosing Autism

Motherhood Moments

For many parents who suspect that their child is exhibiting behaviors of autism, the first step toward a diagnosis is booking an appointment with their pediatrician. Some questions parents may want to ask at their child’s appointment include: I think my child may have autism. What signs should I look for?

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Time Tidbits: Take Control of Your Time and Money as a Busy Parent

Motherhood Moments

Being a busy parent can be exhausting and requires a great deal of finessing. Maximize Your time Busy parents have a lot on their plates and often find it difficult to manage their time effectively. Consolidating errands by doing multiple activities in one trip will save you time and energy.

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Should Parents Pay For Good Grades?

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There is and has been a swirling cloud of controversy surrounding whether or not parents should reward their children for earning good grades in school. To me, it is normal and natural for a parent to want their child to do well – in school and in life. I believe that smart parents find ways to reward behavior they want to encourage.

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Parenting Pointers: 5 Reasons to Make Space for Family Dinners in 2023

Motherhood Moments

They Reduce Stress According to a survey by the American Heart Association in September 2022, 91% of parents reported that their family felt less stressed when eating meals together. They Save Money Eating out, even if you eat healthy, can be really expensive.

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Shopping Savings: Teracube Thrive - A Safe Phone for Kids

Motherhood Moments

The Thrive phone comes with its own kid-friendly OS that's controlled by a parental monitoring app on the parent's phone. You can use the code "THRIVE-30" as well for $30 off.

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7 Side Hustle Ideas for Stay-At-Home Parents

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There’s no doubt about it: stay-at-home parents work hard. Sure, you may be saving on daycare costs, but sometimes it would be nice to bring in a little extra cash. Luckily, with remote work and work-from-home jobs growing so rapidly these days, there are plenty of great side hustles for stay-at-home parents.

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Parenting Pointers: Limiting Your Kid's Screen Time

Motherhood Moments

If they are playing a game, warn them about 10 minutes before they have to stop so that they have time to finish what they have started and save their progress. It can be useful to set their expectations from the beginning, perhaps by saying they can only watch one video or watch one episode of a show.

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