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10 Ways to Be an Abuse Savvy Mom

by Joanna Sawatsky | Oct 1, 2019 | Abuse, Parenting Small Children

As parents we want to do everything we can to protect our kids from sexual abuse. And even though we can never completely eliminate the risk, we can make it more likely that they will tell us if something is up. We can make it more likely that we will notice. And we...

Grocery Shopping with Kids: Games to Keep Them Happy!

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Apr 7, 2016 | Parenting Small Children

I actually liked grocery shopping with kids when my girls were younger. In fact, I liked errands in general because that would be the time of the day that I chose to interact with them the most. I found that the more attention I gave them when we were out, the more...

How to Stop Temper Tantrums Before They Start

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Feb 26, 2011 | Parenting Small Children

Bet you think this post is going to be about discipline techniques when toddlers throw temper tantrums, right? Well, you’re wrong. But before I explain, let me tell you a story. Recently my family visited an aquarium. The teens, hubby, in-laws and I all walked...