Better Parent Pledge
- Dedicated Family Night
- Improved Communication and Conversation
- Education / Reading
- Physical Wellbeing
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4 tips for growing a stronger mother daughter bond
Mayra Bitsko, FamilyShare | February 23, 2014 6:02 pmA mother daughter bond starts when the daughter is a little girl. As she becomes an adult, the relationship only gets stronger.
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9 tips you’ve never heard of for getting baby to bed
Katie Nielsen, FamilyShare | February 23, 2014 1:02 pmFiguring out how to get baby to sleep is one of the toughest parts of parenthood. And there is no one right answer for every baby. You might have to try a few of these techniques before finding one that works for you.
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I’m bored: 20 quick ideas for beating boredom
Amy Peterson, FamilyShare | February 23, 2014 5:02 amKids love to play, but sometimes can’t think of what to do. Here are 20 great offerings for the next time your kids utter the words, “I’m bored.”
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5 ways technology snaps teenagers’ attention
John Carlisle, KSL | February 21, 2014 6:02 pmTechnology and teenagers seem to go hand in hand, this is exactly what many businesses target when looking to make some great cash. Here are five reasons why technology is so catchy.
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6 steps to improve family communication
Dennise Sleeper, FamilyShare | February 20, 2014 2:02 pmCommunication requires patience, understanding and all of your attention. Here are 6 steps to help improve and strengthen the family through proper communication skills.
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3 ways to increase a ‘can do’ attitude in your child
Makayla Colwell, FamilyShare | February 18, 2014 1:02 pmIntrinsic motivation is an inborn desire to accomplish. It can be cultivated by expecting age appropriate actions from our children, giving choices, and praising appropriately.
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5 obscure children’s books the whole family should enjoy
Tracie Knabe Snowder, KSL | February 16, 2014 9:02 pmE. E. Cummings, Virginia Wolfe and Mark Twain are popular adult literature authors who will never (usually) make a top 10 list for children’s books. But each of these authors and more have penned quirky, funny and beautiful children’s stories.
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Parents who ‘snowplow’ deprive kids of learning to clear their own paths
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | February 15, 2014 6:02 pmSnowplow parents move ahead of their children, trying to clear a path that will reduce pain and opportunities for failure. Unfortunately, experts say, it also reduces victories and opportunities to learn.
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How to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a parent
Herb Scribner, Deseret News | February 14, 2014 6:02 pmIt may not be chocolates and roses, but there are many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a parent.
