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Complimenting Your Children the Right Way

It’s easy to compliment your children for good grades and appearance, but encourage them by complimenting their character and obedience. Here are some great iMOM resources for complimenting your kids! Phrases for Praises 10 Compliments Your Kids Need to Hear

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Teaching Kids Responsibility

Teaching responsibility at every age and stage in your child’s life is very important. Check out all of iMOM’s contracts that can help you establish clear boundaries and expectations. Pet Care Contact Cell Phone Contract Driving Contract

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How to Communicate With Your Kids

As kids enter their school years, they become increasingly independent, spending much of their days outside the home in school and with peers. Talking with your child is essential to bonding, so share ideas, opinions, and information. Watch the video below for a few tips on pushing through common communication barriers and really get your child to open up. More from iMOM on Communication: Pillow Talk: 20 questions for your and your child Kid Conversation Starters Teen Conversation Starters

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The Dangers of Pushing Your Child to be Popular

We never want our children to feel left out, but pushing your child to be popular has many dangerous outcomes. Here are some ideas for encouraging your child to strive for greatness, not popularity. With 5 kids, I have had children on all sides of the popularity spectrum. Need more on why it’s ok for your child to be a geek?

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How to Help Children Cope With Anxiety

Walt Larimore is an amazing Doctor, author and insightful parent. We love having him as a resource on iMOM.com. Walt gives some great advice in this video about children and anxiety. If you child suffers from anxiety we have a couple great resources on what to do. Does your child have anxiety? Here is a great way to discuss handling anxiety with your children. Walt’s latest creative venture is a fictional book called Hazel Creek . I can’t wait to escape a little with this book on my spring break.

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Controlling Birthday Party Politics

Hosting a child’s birthday party can get a little sticky if you let it. Don’t fall victim to the party politics! Here are a few tips I have gathered after planning many parties for my children. Let me know what ideas and tips you have for controlling birthday party politics below!

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