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New Year’s Resolutions for Parents

By madwire / January 3, 2019

The new year has just begun, which means that people the world over are reflecting on what they accomplished in the past year and what they hope to accomplish in the future. As a parent, it can be difficult to set aside time for yourself to shower, let alone reflect on potential New Year’s resolutions,…

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Benefits of After School Care in Glastonbury

By madwire / December 4, 2018

The right after school program in Glastonbury can benefit your whole family. Many people choose other after school care options, but research shows that after school programs benefits kids. On top of that, after school programs can also provide you with peace of mind and more time as a parent. In this blog, we will…

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How to Teach Your Child Self-Care

By madwire / October 31, 2018

Self-care is important for everyone, regardless of age. Even if your child doesn’t experience much stress, teaching them self-care skills now allows them to have effective coping mechanisms set up now for their future. It helps them establish healthy habits early in life, and sets them up for success by allowing their body and mind…

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Tips for Child-Guided Play

By madwire / September 30, 2018

These days, much of children’s lives are rigidly structured. They follow a daily routine at home, go to preschool every day, and then have a series of activities that are laid out for them by their parents. While consistency is important for children, a lack of free-time means that they aren’t able to explore themselves…

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How to Teach Manners to Preschoolers

By madwire / August 29, 2018

Your child was born with certain innate abilities, but chances are, being polite is not one of them. Not to say that your kid is impolite, but etiquette is something that must be taught. Like any habit, it isn’t going to just happen overnight, but by approaching it with patience, you can teach your child…

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Tips for Fostering Self-Esteem in Your Child

By madwire / August 15, 2018

Self-esteem is the term used in psychology to refer to how you feel about yourself. When you have healthy self-esteem, you appreciate and like yourself and recognize your value. Having good self-esteem is integral to success. If you are always beating yourself up and never believe in your capabilities, it is significantly more difficult to…

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How Grandparents Can Bond With Their Grandchildren

By madwire / July 30, 2018

Grandchildren are one of the greatest joys of life. To see your children have their own children enriches your life and brings laughter and love that you may never have anticipated. In turn, the role you play in your grandchild’s life gives them another adult to look up to and love. Being a grandparent is…

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Meal Prep Tips for the Busy Parent

By madwire / July 7, 2018

One of the biggest struggles of parenthood is feeding your family a healthy diet. You want to make sure there is a home-cooked meal on the table every night, but when you’re balancing your professional and personal life, you don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen after work each day. Fortunately, there are options…

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How to Limit Your Child’s Screen Time

By madwire / June 29, 2018

These days, screens are unavoidable (after all, you’re looking at one right now). While the recent advances in technology have brought a lot of positive things into the world, you don’t want your child constantly looking at them. Screens pull us away from our real lives so that we can’t truly be present, and people…

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The Importance of Patience in Child Care

By madwire / June 15, 2018

Patience is an important quality in life. When you are able to practice patience in your life, you have better relationships, a healthier outlook, and more capacity for success. This quality is especially important when you care for children, whether you are a parent or a daycare provider. When adults are patient with children, they…

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6 More Chores a Preschooler Can Do

By madwire / June 1, 2018

Chores offer many benefits to children of all ages. Even though your preschooler is little, that doesn’t mean that they can’t participate as well. In fact, it’s important that they do. Giving your preschooler ways to help around the house makes them feel like they are contributing. It also teaches them to be responsible and…

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6 Chores a Preschooler Can Do

By madwire / May 1, 2018

One of the most important things you can do in terms of teaching your child responsibility is to give them chores to do around the house. Everyone in the family should contribute to the household, and preschoolers are no exception. You might think that they are too young to do much, but in reality, preschoolers…

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