Good Cop, Bad Cop

As my kids get older, I think a lot about what I need to teach them. When they were little it was all about surviving. Don't get me wrong...

After School Rules - print out this sheet and use to help your afternoons run smoother. Give your kids a little guidance to help save frustration for both of you! www.thirtyhandmadedays.com #school #backtoschool #printable #organization

Here's a list of age appropriate chores to help you know what to expect your kids to be able to do. A great way to give your kids opportunities to work.

After School Rules - print out this sheet and use to help your afternoons run smoother. Give your kids a little guidance to help save frustration for both of you! www.thirtyhandmadedays.com #school #backtoschool #printable #organization

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I read that basic money habits are set by 7 years old and even as small as 3 year olds can grasp financial concepts. So it's never too early to start. And ...

Have you ever said 'go clean your room' to your kids, and then you're less than impressed with their results? Find out how to use a bedroom cleaning checklist to improve the situation, and get better results (plus free printable).

I thought I knew everything about my son, but when I started asking him these questions, I found his little seven-year-old heart and heard what was in his spirit.

I can often be heard saying "Mind your p's and q's" to my kids before they go anywhere. Thank you Mom for saying that 910393472 times so now I've passed ....

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After school schedule on a blackboard - works great to keep kids on task

Teachers - share this with parents to show them how Bucket Filling can be used in the home.

A friend of mine recently shared a chart that showed guidelines for leaving kids home alone. It created a dialogue amongst some friends, much like conversations I've had many time before. There's..

It seems like it's talked about a lot amongst my friends. Probably because my kids are tweens and teens. There's lots of discussion about kids technology...

Teaching kids how to cook at home - tips and kid friendly recipes, including kitchen skills by age.

Alternatives to saying "you are so smart" http://schoolhousedivas.blogspot.ca/2015/07/how-to-motivate-your-students-and-kids.html