Building That Mother/Son Relationship
Mothers and sons sometimes speak different languages.Here are a few tips on how to build and strengthen that mother/son relationship.
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Do You Need a Tutorial on Pinterest?
I love Pinterest! I love that I can look up recipes for my family and the pictures make me drool! I love that I see adorable, easy crafts for every season. I love that Pinterest has made my home remodel easier. If you aren’t familiar with Pinterest, here is two minute overview that will help you get started and I bet you will love it too! Don’t forget to follow me and iMOM on Pinterest!
Read Post →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
Read Post →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?
Read Post →How To Get Organized This Spring
We are kicking spring cleaning into high gear at the Merrill house! Here are a few suggestions that help keep me organized. iMOM’s iSpecialist, Kathy Peel, helps moms get their spring cleaning done in just one weekend…YOU CAN DO IT!
Read Post →Creative Consequences for Disciplining Children
Disciplining your children can be a little daunting. Here are some creative consequences to implement the next time your child misbehaves. To see more, read iMOM’s Creative Consequences list.
Read Post →Helping Your Children Manage Their Weight
There is so much information on childhood obesity out there nowadays, but how you react to your child’s weight issues maybe one of the most important factors in making a healthy change.
Read Post →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!
Read Post →Encourage Your Kids on Valentine’s Day and Every Day!
It can be so easy to forget to encourage our children. When was the last time you really thought about the words you repeated everyday to your child? Valentine’s Day can be a great day to focus on saying loving, encouraging words to your child. Start on February 14th, but commit to making it last the rest of the year! Here are some of my favorite free Valentine printables to help you get started. Check out all of iMOM’s Valentine’s Day Ideas!
Read Post →Control Your Family’s Clutter
Try this great game and how it can help teach your family to control the clutter in your home! Get Clutter Jail here
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