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Get your kids to pack their own lunch with a simple lunch packing station that takes all the work and frustration out of making lunch for school. Plus good lunch box snack ideas to get you on your way.

Use a Lunch Packing Station & Get Your Kids to Pack Their Own Lunch

Questions to ask students about school instead of "how was your day." Instead, use these 24 questions to start a conversation about school to spark your child.

24 Questions to Spark Kids & Start a Conversation After School

When do toddlers stop napping, the signs your toddler is ready to stop napping and what to do now when your toddler no longer takes a nap.

When Do Toddlers Stop Napping & What To Do Now

What's the right bedtime for a 2 year old? How to figure out the perfect bedtime for your 2 year old & create a daily routine for better sleep and nap time.

What Time Should a 2 Year Old Go to Bed? Finding the Perfect Bedtime

If you're having trouble getting your toddler to fall asleep & stay asleep, try this smart toddler bedtime routine they won't fight, but will actually love.

A Smart & Easy Bedtime Routine Your Toddler Won’t Fight

Does sibling fighting make you want to pull out your hair? Don't worry, this is the easiest & simplest solution to break the bickering and bring more peace into your home. How to stop sibling fighting by being a sports announcer.

How to Stop Sibling Fighting: Why Your Kids Need You to be a Sports Announcer, Not a Referee

Discover your child's love language. Know the 5 love languages of kids to strength your parent child relationshop, and stave off misbehavior.

What’s Your Child’s Love Language? The 5 Love Languages of Kids

Unsure how to deal with back talk? Tips on how to appropriately respond instead of react and calm the most disrespectful behaviour - and let natural consequences teach the lesson whenever possible.

Handle Kids Talking Back and Being Disrespectful: 6 Simple Steps

10 simple ways to limit screen time with children. Positive habit-forming ways to create an unplugged family life & raise healthier, more balanced children.

10 Simple Ways to Limit Screen Time & Raise Unplugged Kids

Calm Parenting: How to get control of your anger and stay calm, even on the most chaotic days. Be a calm parent and control your emotions when you're triggered or frustrated.

5 Steps to Stay Calm and Manage Anger with Kids & Parenting

Stop entertaining your kids and teach children to play by themselves. Alone time is good! Tips to help your child learn to play independently.

Encourage Independent Play Time & Why Kid’s Don’t Need Entertaining

Need a summer schedule for kids? I created a summer schedule for kids that will help structure your days. Daily routines for kids

Sample Summer Schedules for Kids (& Smoother Days Ahead!)

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