children will never forget how you made them feel

Children Will Never Forget How You Made Them Feel

Maya Angelou wisely said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  This statement has so much insight.  This thought is a sensible affirmation to apply in….
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8 Amazing Truths About Teenage Brain Development Every Parent Must Know

Your teenager’s behavior does not have to be a mystery to you. The basics of teenage brain development are worth understanding.  After infancy, the brain’s most dramatic growth spurt occurs during adolescence which typically describes ages 13-19.  All of this change in the teenage….
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inspirational parenting quotes

The Ultimate List of Inspirational Parenting Quotes

Obviously, people love quotes because you see quotes EVERYWHERE  printed on EVERYTHING these days.  I too love quotes, but there are so many quotes it can become overwhelming to sift through them for the best.  This inspired me to compile a list of the….
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Is Your Family Ready For a Dog?

Santa brought our boys Maltipoos for Christmas.  Yes, they EACH got a puppy.  Many parents ask me how it is going and whether or not I recommend getting a puppy for a toddler and preschooler.  What parents want me to tell them is if….
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children will become what you say they are

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Children Will Become What You Say They Are

How much thought have you given to the research on self-fulfilling prophecy? This research can be significant in your parenting.  You see, we buy into a story.  How we live and the decisions we make in our life are a result of the story….
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Kid's Pooping Problems

Kids’ Pooping Problems: 5 Ways to Ensure Your Child Is Regular

Have you ever found yourself Googling about the colors, textures, sizes, and consistencies of your child’s poop?  Have you ever had to try to remember when was the last time your child pooped?  Maybe you’ve wondered how you were going to get your child….
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9 Things Your Mom Friend Wishes You Knew About Her Direct Sales Business

My purpose for creating a post on direct sales is so that when you see your Mom Friend trying to sell something on your social media feed or she contacts you directly, you know what’s on her heart! When I started in direct sales,….
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To the Lonely Mom: Form a Virtual Tribe to Get You Through

Being a mom can be lonely.  Have you ever considered yourself a lonely mom? I’m sure some will wonder how I could make such a statement when moms are rarely even alone in the restroom, but it’s true!  When I became a mom I….
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How to Get Kids to Love Their Veggies

We would all like to live in a world where our kids love and enjoy their veggies and we don’t dread dinner times anymore, wouldn’t we? But the reality is often quite different. The gap that needs to be bridged, from where we are….
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The Importance of a Mom’s Music Playlist

Mom.  I have to ask, do you have a playlist that you can turn to when Mom’in gets hard?  When you need a pick me up? On days you need calm or energy?  When you need to change your mindset to an optimistic one?….
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Welcome, I’m Shelly, BSEED, M.Ed, wife and mother of 2.

Thank you so much for visiting. I am passionate about parenting, child development, and motherhood. I am INTENTIONAL about getting a little better at parenting each day, and I’d love to help you do the same! This blog shares what I have learned through research and experience!  Join me in being an intentional parent.

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