https://www.thisnthatparenting.com Wed, 09 Oct 2019 03:16:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.4 https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/This-N-That-Parenting-Logo-100x100.png https://www.thisnthatparenting.com 32 32 How To Do What I Say I’m Going To Do https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/2019/10/04/how-to-do-what-i-say-im-going-to-do/ Sat, 05 Oct 2019 03:49:53 +0000 https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/?p=3258 I recently had an AHA moment about keeping my word with my child that made me realize I had some work to do!  I needed to figure out how to do what I say I’m going to do. I’ve always taken pride in the fact that I keep my word.  If I don’t, it’s a […]

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]]> How To Have An Effective Parent-Teacher Conference https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/2019/10/01/how-to-have-an-effective-parent-teacher-conference/ Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:39:50 +0000 https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/?p=3219 If your child attends a school, then you will attend a parent-teacher conference at some point. As a matter of fact, effective communication between parent, teacher, and the student is a leading factor in the success of a child’s school experience.  As a teacher and parent, I want to share some tips with you to ensure […]

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]]> How To Send An Effective Email To Your Child’s Teacher https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/2019/09/28/how-to-send-an-effective-email-to-your-childs-teacher/ Sat, 28 Sep 2019 06:06:33 +0000 https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/?p=3194 As a teacher and now a mother, I have seen both sides of the coin in dealing with an educational system.  After reading this post, you will know how to send an effective email to your child’s teacher. No matter where your child attends school, parents, teachers, and the student must work together in order […]

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]]> 8 Ideas To Do With Your Child This Fall That Boost Development and Bonds https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/2019/09/24/8-ideas-to-do-this-fall-that-boost-development-and-bonds/ Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:13:07 +0000 https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/?p=3180 Fall is finally here! It’s a busy season for many families, but the last few months before winter sets in are packed with lots of chances to connect with your kids and have fun together. Here are 8 ideas to do with your child this fall to bond with them and boost their development at the […]

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]]> How Tired Moms Can Get More Energy https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/2019/09/17/how-tired-moms-can-get-more-energy/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 01:06:05 +0000 https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/?p=3107 When I talk to my Mom Friends I repeatedly hear comments like, “I’m always so tired.” and “I don’t have any energy.” or “I wish I could bottle up some of my kid’s energy and use it for myself!” I was like that for a while, too, so I went on a mission to figure […]

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]]> Become a YES Parent. 3 Ways To Say YES More Often https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/2019/09/10/become-a-yes-parent/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 01:35:07 +0000 https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/?p=3080 It’s not that NO is a bad thing.  Most of us grew up hearing Just Say No!  But if you’re a child who is hearing it A LOT, then it gets old real fast.  You start to tune it out after a while.  Lord knows parents don’t want to be tuned out, so how can […]

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]]> The Art of Being a Present Parent https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/2019/09/03/the-art-of-being-a-present-parent/ Tue, 03 Sep 2019 20:10:24 +0000 https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/?p=3082 One of the biggest challenges the parents I’m connected with say they face is being present when they are with their child.  This is an area that I have studied in depth because I believe PRESENCE to be super important to my relationship with those I love.  Today I want to share with you some […]

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]]> Why Moms Lose Their Patience? And What To Do About It https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/2019/08/27/why-moms-lose-their-patience-and-what-to-do-about-it/ Wed, 28 Aug 2019 02:27:36 +0000 https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/?p=3077 The million dollar question.  Why do moms lose their patience?  Have you ever had a moment where your child barely does something or says something and you POUNCE on the child as if they committed the ultimate misbehavior?  Only to think a few minutes later, “Wow!  I really overreacted.  Where did that come from?”   Have […]

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]]> 5 Time-Saving Tips For Busy Moms Who Want Their Life Back https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/2019/08/10/5-time-saving-tips-for-busy-moms/ Sat, 10 Aug 2019 05:05:51 +0000 https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/?p=3057 One thing 99.9% of moms have in common is that they are busy.  Every mom you talk to these days starts sentences with, “We are just so busy…”  Moms feel there are not enough hours in the day, and they need all of the time-saving tips they can get.  New research shows that busyness has […]

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]]> What To Do Instead of Spanking or Punishment https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/2019/07/26/what-to-do-instead-of-spanking-or-punishment/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 21:41:28 +0000 https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/?p=3029 When you make the wise decision to quit spanking, it doesn’t take long before the questions arise.  “What am I going to do instead of spanking?  I can’t just let my child get away with murder.  I don’t want to be a permissive parent.  What if my child grows up to be a criminal?”  These […]

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