sibling relationships

5 TYPES OF SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW! (Raising Grandkids)

Below see TIPS, IDEAS, AND SUGGESTIONS ABOUT SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS Establishing Sibling Relationships: Baby Number One Anyone who grew up in a family with siblings recognizes the various types of sibling relationships in the household. Typically, older siblings are given more attention and additional parental focus before other sibs come along. Read more…

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10 BEST BEDTIME ROUTINES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS (Raising Grandkids)

TIPS, IDEAS, AND SUGGESTIONS FOR BEDTIME ROUTINES FOR KIDS Successful Bedtime Routines for Kids Bedtime routines for kids are extremely important to establish daily consistency for families.  Research proves that bedtime routines for kids allow them to unwind and decompress from their active day. Aiming for a peaceful, quality night’s Read more…

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10+ EXCELLENT CALMING TECHNIQUES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS (Raising Grandkids)

Below See Tips, Ideas, and Suggestions for Calming Techniques for Kids and Adults Calming Techniques Experience Today I experienced one of my proudest calming techniques with my granddaughter even though the events leading up to it were not very calming. While picking my granddaughter up from an extremely stressful day Read more…

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11 UNEXPECTED REASONS FOR REBELLIOUS BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN (Raising Grandkids) 

Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR REBELLIOUS BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN Rebellious Children As I begin to write about tips, ideas, and suggestions on how to deal with rebellious behavior and rebellious children it is important for me to stop and reflect on my own personal parenting journey throughout the Read more…

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10 + PRODUCTIVE IDEAS FOR HOW TO TEACH YOUR CHILD MANNERS AND RESPECT (Raising Grandkids)

Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR TEACHING MANNERS AND RESPECT TO CHILDREN Teaching Manners and Respect Teaching manners and respect to children begins at home. No one is capable of teaching manners and respect without having and showing these skills every day. As a mother of five, and now Read more…

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HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD HAS SADNESS OR DEPRESSION (Raising Grandkids)

How Do You Know if Your Child Has Sadness or Depression? See Below: TIPS, IDEAS, AND SUGGESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD WITH SADNESS OR DEPRESSION It is important to know if your child is suffering from sadness or depression. Understanding the difference is key in finding services and support for Read more…

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HOW TO FIND AWESOME FIRST JOBS FOR TEENAGERS! (Raising Grandkids)

TIPS, IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR PREPARING FOR FIRST JOBS FOR TEENAGERS Job Opportunities for Teens: First Jobs for Teenagers What are the best first jobs for teenagers?  Looking back, most of us remember our experience getting our first job. Whether you were babysitting or mowing lawns, at some point in Read more…