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Last Minute Health Care Tips for Parents

December 13, 2018 | Leave a Comment

health care tips for parentsThe open enrollment period for most companies and for those who buy plans through the Affordable Care Act is about to end. Insurance decisions are particularly challenging for parents. Kids get sick and you never know when your kid will break a bone or have another injury.

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Keep Them Busy This Year With Cheap Holiday Activities for Kids

December 3, 2018 | Leave a Comment

holiday activities for kids

Soon your kids will have a lengthy holiday break and it will be up to you to keep them occupied. You don’t have to spend a lot of money taking them to see the latest light show or event. Here are some creative and cheap holiday activities for kids to help you keep your kids happy (and keep your sanity) over the holidays.

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Filed Under: holidays, Money and Finances Tagged With: holiday activities, kids activities

Tips for Surviving a Shopping Trip With Your Kids

November 26, 2018 | Leave a Comment

shopping with kids

Tis the season to shop and if you have to shop with your kids, you may not be in a jolly mood. Lucky parents can find a babysitter and others have to prepare themselves for the battles that will likely happen in the aisles. But you don’t have to fight with your kids if you establish some ground rules before you get into the car.

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Owlet Smart Sock 2 Review: Is the Owlet Worth It?

November 16, 2018 | Leave a Comment

is the owlet worth itBringing home your baby from the hospital is a joyous occasion, but it’s also scary, especially for first-time parents. You may be even more scared if your child has health issues. For this reason, many parents turn to baby monitors for help. The Owlet Smart Sock 2 is the most unique type of baby monitor on the market. Created by Kurt Workman, Zack Bomsta, and Jordan Monroe, the Smart Sock is getting rave reviews after just a few years on the market. Is the Owlet worth it? Here’s what you should know.

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Filed Under: Baby Stuff, Money and Finances, Parenting, Product Reviews for Parents, Safety Tagged With: owlet baby monitor, Reviews

Kid’s Clothing Consignment Sales: Are They Really Worth It?

November 14, 2018 | Leave a Comment

kids consignment salesYou have likely seen ads in your area for kid’s clothing consignment sales. Usually, a group will set up in an abandoned storefront or maybe in a civic center or gymnasium for a weekend. Many communities have permanent consignment stores that sell items from kids clothing to baby items including furniture.

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Will You Miss Toys R Us This Holiday Season? Try These Kids Toy Stores Instead

November 6, 2018 | Leave a Comment

kids toy storeBlack Friday is just a few weeks away and you may be missing that Toys R Us wish book. Toys R Us was always the kids toy store with great deals on the biggest shopping day of the year, and parents across the country would line around stores hours before they opened to get them. I have some good news and bad news. The brick and mortar stores won’t be back for the holidays after the company’s bankruptcy this year. But the company is putting popup stores in 600 Kroger-owned stores in select locations. The selection will be small – maybe 35 items and the Toys R Us stores are expected to be temporary.

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Did You Know Your Preschooler’s Apps Are Full Of Ads?

October 31, 2018 | Leave a Comment

screen time for kids

Our lives are driven by our electronic devices, and our kids also spend a lot of time surfing the net and playing on apps. Some children get cell phones or tablets before they can walk. But did you know that screen time for kids also means getting bombarded by ads while they learn their ABCs and how to count?

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Save More Money With the Best Restaurant Deals and Apps for Families

October 26, 2018 | Leave a Comment

best restaurant dealsSometimes you want more than your home cooking or a hamburger from a local fast food eatery. But if you have kids, dining out can be expensive. Thank goodness some restaurants offer free meals for kids so parents can enjoy being served instead of serving. You can check your local restaurants for deals, but here are five of the best restaurant deals (and some reward programs and apps) that will help you save money next time you’re out.

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Here Are the Best Online Shopping Sites for Affordable Kids Clothes

October 19, 2018 | Leave a Comment

best online shopping sites for kids clothes

Shopping with your child can be exhausting. You have to fight the crowds, go through racks of items, and if you are lucky, your kids will find something they like in a couple of hours. Is it any wonder that some of us put it off until our children can’t zip their pants or their shirt buttons are falling off?

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Filed Under: Money and Finances, Shopping Tagged With: kids clothing

Car Seat Recommendations: How To Find The Right One For Your Child

October 16, 2018 | Leave a Comment

car seat recommendations

Children of the 70s and 80s rode in the front seat of the car with their parents and sometimes in the back of a truck unrestrained. Nowadays, we know it’s safer to make sure our children are properly restrained. From the time a child is born until the child is between eight and ten, parents need to have a car seat.

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Filed Under: Baby Stuff, Healthy Living & Eating, Money and Finances, Parenting Tagged With: car seats

How to Have a Fun Frugal Halloween

October 12, 2018 | Leave a Comment

frugal halloween ideas

Your kids are probably getting excited at the thought of all the trick or treating candy, but they are probably planning their costume, too. Costumes can get expensive with some as high as $100. That’s a lot of money for some families to spend on something your child will likely wear just once and then outgrow. But don’t worry. There are a number of great frugal Halloween ideas that will keep your kids happy without spending the money you are saving for Christmas.

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5 Fun and Affordable Fall Family Vacations

October 9, 2018 | Leave a Comment

family vacations on a budget

Many schools give the kids a fall break and it’s the perfect time for a quick getaway. You probably don’t want to dip into your Christmas money, and you don’t want to break that piggy bank. Here are 5 fun ideas for family vacations on a budget — and a few free things you can do too!

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Basic Principles Of Good Parenting

Here some basic principles for good parenting:

  1. What You Do Matters: Your kids are watching you. So, be purposeful about what you want to accomplish.
  2. You Can’t be Too Loving: Don’t replace love with material possessions, lowered expectations or leniency.
  3. Be Involved Your Kids Life: Arrange your priorities to focus on what your kid’s needs. Be there mentally and physically.
  4. Adapt Your Parenting: Children grow quickly, so keep pace with your child’s development.
  5. Establish and Set Rules: The rules you set for children will establish the rules they set for themselves later.  Avoid harsh discipline and be consistent.
  6. Explain Your Decisions: What is obvious to you may not be evident to your child. They don’t have the experience you do.
  7. Be Respectful To Your Child: How you treat your child is how they will treat others.  Be polite, respectful and make an effort to pay attention.
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