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Consequence Calculator: Child Behavior Training Tool

“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” But HOW? Every mom has heard the proverb “train up a child.”  We know what we are supposed to do but how to do it can be confusing.  The uncertainty moms feel about training children with consequences has become a big topic of conversation on 21 Creative Consequences.  It just isn’t always clear what to do when a child doesn’t…

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5 Ways to Teach Your Child To Communicate

Communication is a skill for life long success. It is not always easy, especially for a child. There are many reasons children struggle to communicate. You can help your child overcome and master communication by recognizing communication struggles and coaching your child through them.  See all of iMOM’s Talk: Family Conversation Starters    …

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Own Your Family Calendar or it Will Own You

  I took this guest post from my husband Mark’s book All Pro Dad .  Earlier this week, I was feeling particularly overwhelmed because of typical “Susan” overcommitments and just happened to whine about it to Mark.  He reminded me that I own the family calendar.  So here are his words of wisdom… If you’re a parent, you probably have more than one job and certainly wear many hats.  As a parent, you must have the mind-set that being a mom…

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How to Teach Good Character to Kids

Good character… it’s something all moms want their children to have. But how do you teach it? Watch the video below then check out all of iMOM’s  Good Character for Kids series. Next, download the printable tiles to post around your house, or to give to your children. Here are just a few of our Good Character for Kids printables!…

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