Parenting

Understanding Motivation

September 20, 2012

One of the most common frustrations I hear parents speak about is the lack of motivation in their children. It is frustrating, confusing and very disheartening. You know your child is capable – but they just don’t seem to try. One thing that is helpful [...]

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8 Reasons Your Child Could Hate Reading

September 18, 2012

Do you have a reluctant reader at home? Wondering why your child hates reading? I shared 8 possible reasons why your child may fight you with reading and what you can do about today on The Confident Mom Audio Blog. Grab a cup of coffee [...]

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5 Reasons For Parents To Love Audio Books

September 11, 2012

I talked last week The Confident Mom Insider Connection Newsletter about the Importance of reading and tips on how to encourage your kids to read. (If you are not receiving my newsletter you can sign up here and you will also receive my 5 part [...]

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The Art of Actively Listening

August 30, 2012

Communicating with our children can be a difficult task at times. We feel like they’re not listening to us; they feel like we’re not listening to them – it is a crazy cycle. Good listening and communications skills are essential to successful parenting. Your child’s [...]

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Top Tips for Raising a Successful Student

August 16, 2012

Studies have shown that parental involvement and an educational, intellectually-stimulated home environment can improve your child’s chance at being a successful student. How can you accomplish this? Here are some tips. Education Is All Around Us Parents can prepare a child for loving learning by [...]

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BabbaCo Activity Boxes :: A review and giveaway!

July 26, 2012

As a busy mom I have to admit I am not always very creative with activities, especially for my youngest. Honestly, it had been quite a while since I had a young one in the house when our foster child “Little J” was placed with [...]

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Tips for Teaching Kids to Eat Healthy

July 12, 2012

The new epidemic in obesity is occurring in people who aren’t even adults yet. Children are the fastest growing segment of the obesity epidemic. But, you can counter the trend by teaching your kids to eat healthy. I think summer is the perfect time for [...]

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Creating a Positive Self Image

July 5, 2012

A lot of things in our lives trace back to childhood. Whether it is pain or happiness, it has a basis there. Help your child to create and maintain a positive self-image of themselves from an early age. What is the importance of self-image? It [...]

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Four F’s of Summer Parenting

May 3, 2012

As you read this I am driving 700 miles round trip (in one day!) to bring my daughter home from college! WOOT! I am really excited to have her back at home. It has been a year of growth for both of us and I [...]

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