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5 Good Habits For Kids To Learn

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  It’s just a fact that building new habits (and breaking old ones) is much harder as an adult than it is as a kid. That’s why it’s so important to help our children form strong, healthy habits early on. The right habits can serve them for a lifetime! Today’s post is all about how to help your kids build good habits and which habits are worth focusing on. Habit-Building Basics: How to Help Kids Form Habits Kids don’t just learn from being told what to do. They learn from what they see, how they feel, and the patterns we create for them. Here are a few powerful strategies for building great habits from the ground up: 1. Set the Example The old saying “Do as I say, not as I do” doesn’t work when it comes to parenting. If you want your kids to form good habits, you need to model them yourself. Whether it’s reading, healthy eating, or kindness, let them see you doing it too. 2. Make It Part of Their Routine Kids thrive on structure. Build their habits into their daily sched...

5 Most Common Pregnancy Cravings & What They Mean

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When I was pregnant with my firstborn, I couldn’t get enough of popcorn chicken and fried okra. But with my second daughter, I craved Taco Bell and ice cream sundaes. So it's safe to say that my two experiences were very different. But even though every pregnancy is unique, there are some common cravings that most women can expect to experience! That’s what we’ll be diving into today. We'll explore what pregnancy cravings are, which ones are most common, what they might mean, and how to deal with them in a healthy way. Let’s get started. What Causes Pregnancy Cravings? We don’t know exactly what causes pregnancy cravings, but three main factors seem to contribute to them: Avoiding foods that trigger nausea in early pregnancy Physical changes like hormonal shifts or nutritional deficiencies Emotional or psychological responses to pregnancy and societal norms We'll touch on these causes more specifically as we break down different cravings below. What Are the...

Positive Affirmations for Kids: Why They Matter and How to Use Them

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Today I want to talk about positive affirmations  but more specifically, positive affirmations for kids . Because as we all know, a little bit of positivity can go a long way. Something as simple as a daily affirmation can improve mental health, boost confidence, and even strengthen our bonds with others. So as parents, it’s a no-brainer that we should be using affirmations to help our kids thrive. That’s why I’ve compiled everything you need to know about the benefits of affirmations , plus a variety of examples you can start using with your child today . I hope this inspires more parents to start affirming their children in everyday life! What Is a Positive Affirmation for Kids? If you’re new to affirmations, let’s start with the basics. A positive affirmation is a short phrase or sentence that encourages or supports someone by reinforcing a positive belief. These phrases can be used by adults or children and they can be just as powerful when said to someone as they are w...