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What It’s Like Being The Oldest Sister During The Teen Years
It’s exhausting being the smartest, prettiest, and overall best sister. That’s really all I have to say. I am the oldest of three while being the best. I can only imagine how my sisters feel trying to reach my level. I actually feel kind of bad for them. LOL imagine. I’m just joking. My sisters are great, doing great things, and I love them. In my MomJonz voice, “I will throat punch you if you mess with one of them.”
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Two Things Parents Need When Teaching Teens To Drive
Do you have a new driver in your home? Your child has just received their learner’s permit, so someone has to go out on the road with them. Hmmm…..who is the lucky person? I quickly learned that teaching teens to drive isn’t for me. My nerves are NOT set up for this!
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Say No To Mum Shaming
It’s real. It’s there. And we make it worse for each other. As a parent, you would think our biggest support would be other parents. We are all right in the thick of it, going through it together. The sleepless nights, the tantrums, the poo nappies, the work-life balance, the ups and downs, the struggles and the happy times. Parenting is hard, yet so rewarding, and we have so much to learn from other parents who have been through it all.
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Words Of Wisdom For High School Graduates From The #MaCs
High School Graduation is here! I love seeing photos shared on social media of all the graduates and reading about their upcoming plans in life. It took me back to my High School graduation many, many years ago. I remember the talks from my mom, family, and her friends telling me they wanted to share words of wisdom for high school graduates.
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Don’t You Do It
School is almost out for the summer. Kids are excited about sleeping in and not having homework. We’re excited too, but know that at week two we’ll be ready to send everyone back to school. So, what do we do as parents to keep the kids from driving us insane? Schedule summer activities to keep the kids busy! Cause allowing a little boredom in their life is horrible…..come on ladies. Say it with me, ” DON’T OVER SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD’S SUMMER BREAK!”
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How You Can Help Your Student Prepare for College
If you have a student who has dreams of attending college, preparing for the ACT is a must. Getting a student ready for college and what it requires can be overwhelming due to the scope of what you as a parent needs to do to help your student achieve their goals. Understanding the ACT and what it actually requires, knowing when to take the ACT and researching colleges is your first step.
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Allowances Are A Great Way To Teach Financial Responsibility
Have you asked yourself if you should give your child(ren) an allowance? I can’t tell you if you should or shouldn’t. I believe that’s a household decision. But I can tell you why we give an allowance to our kids. So let’s rephrase for a quick a moment. Do you give your kids an allowance? The answer is, YES!
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Don’t Be Guilted Into Parenthood
Do you remember playing house as a kid? You knew what you wanted to be when you grew up. Knew who your husband would be. And even knew where you would live. Yeah, you were going to live with your parents with your husband, two dogs, hamster, bird and pet pig. You also knew you wanted to have five kids. Or did you? Did/do you want kids?
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How To Banish Parent Guilt and See Yourself As A Better Mom or Dad
All parents are affected by guilt at some point. You might feel like you work too much and don’t spend enough time with your kids. Or, maybe you spend lots of time at home, but not on the floor interacting with your children every minute of the day. Parent guilt is a very real and damaging condition. One that moms and dads need to banish from their feelings. Let’s chat about how we can banish parent guilt!
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Fun Things To Do With Kids In Honolulu Year Round
The official countdown for summer break is in full effect! And yo, I won’t even lie. I’m ready for summer break to begin. Over the past week or so I’ve suggested how to keep your child learning over the summer and how you as mom should have some fun this summer. Well, this week I want to share some specific fun things to do with your kids in Honolulu. And being that it’s Hawaii, it year-round fun!
