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Looking for new, positive ways to motivate your child? Try this alternative to allowance that builds confidence and helps kids understand the value of their work.

Our Alternative to Allowance

Tried and true ways to get a picky toddler to eat real healthy food -- these tips are simple and really work to get through the picky eating phase!

3 Ways to Get Your Picky Toddler to Eat Real Food

"When should I start potty training?" Have you been wondering if your child is ready? Three things to consider and proven resources for potty training.

When Should I Start Potty Training?

Is your baby ready to learn to feed themselves? Try these tips to help them practice eating and chewing on their own! #GerberGift #GerberChewU @Gerber ad

Three Tips to Help Babies Learn to Feed Themselves

Make sure your baby isn't missing out on vital nutrients with these simple tips! #GerberGift #GerberChewU @Gerber ad

How I Get my Baby to Eat Fruits and Vegetables

Tips to help your child not just "deal" with braces. but to Rock That Smile!

How to Make Having Braces Easier for Kids

One simple hack to make sure you never lose another kids library book again -- why didn't I think of this sooner?!

Our Trick to Never Lose Library Books

Three simple tips to make brushing teeth fun. Your kids won't just cooperate, they will LOVE to brush their teeth! #NaturalGoodness ad

3 Simple Tips to Make Brushing Teeth FUN for Kids

How a special bedtime routine can make going to sleep fun! #CloudPetsForever @CloudPets @Walmart ad

The Benefits of a Special Bedtime Routine

Summer ending doesn't have to be a bummer! 5 ways parents can get kids excited about back to school...they really DO work! Awesome ideas to celebrate the new school year and make kids feel special.

Help Your Child Beat the Back to School Blues

Text Graphic: Are you ready in case of a weather emergency? Make your family storm and hurricane preparedness checklist - FREE printable!

Your Weather Emergency and Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Positive Parenting tips: how to get your kids to WANT to do chores WITHOUT bribes and punishment

How to get Your Kids to WANT to do Chores

text graphic: Why you should do yoga with your kids

Yoga For Kids: 10-Minute Photo Tutorial

10 Truths I've Learned About Motherhood in My Baby's First Year

Ten Truths I’ve Learned About Motherhood in My Baby’s First Year