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By Colleen LangenfeldMay 3, 20111 topic

Behavior Modification in Children - When Your Tween Lies

Behavior modification strategies can be specifically customized to work with tweens who develop a lying habit. If your preteen has a problem with telling falsehoods, you need to use some detective work to help her get back on track. It's important to understand that if lying has become an ongoing problem in your home, it is probably just a symptom of a deeper challenge. Do you understand what I'm saying? A tween lies for a reason. Then the habit becomes convenient. Then it

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldJun 22, 20071 topic

Exercise During Pregnancy - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Are you pregnant? Has your doctor told you to get moving in some way, to do some sort of exercise? (By the way, ALWAYS check with a doctor before beginning an exercise program.) Exercise can either be your best friend or your worst enemy. Here is some food for thought if you are struggling with starting an exercise program during your pregnancy.nnn==> The Good. You need to exercise during pregnancy. You need to gently stretch and stay as flexible as possible. This can make

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Colleen LangenfeldFeb 1, 20111 topic

Troubled Teenagers - Hanging On While Letting Go

If you are looking for help for troubled teenagers, you may be in a heartbroken state of mind. Losing a child is unbelievably painful, whether to death or to rebellion. Having your own teen reject you and all you've done for them is every bit as painful as being physically assaulted. There are lots of places you can go to get help with troubled teenagers, but what do you do to help yourself, as a parent? It really is important that you protect your own sanity so that you ca

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 17, 20071 topic

Thumbsucking, Hair-Twirling And Other Comfort Habits

Do you have a thumbsucking child? A hair-twirler? Or has your sweet little one picked up a different comfort habit altogether? Are you fine with this? Or is it driving you crazy? More importantly, should you ignore their habit or should you take action? All four of my children sucked their thumbs when they were little. For most of them, it was a difficult habit to break. Clearly the habit was for comfort and became more so as they grew. The question for most parents become

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 30, 20071 topic

Parenting Teenagers By Creating A Teen-Friendly Environment

Tired of your teen being out of your home more than in it? You can make your home a magnet for your teenager and her friends by keeping in mind a few simple teen-friendly ideas.nn-- Fun is #1. Parenting teenagers effectively means getting inside their heads a bit and the first piece of information you'll find there is not a surprise. Teens are looking for fun. Ideally, they should find it at home first. Why? Because that gives you the opportunity as the parent to oversee the

Primary topic: Teenagers and Parenting

Teenagers and Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 26, 20071 topic

Parenting Teenagers - Getting Them To Talk

A sullen, non-communicative teenager. A frustrated parent. Is that the way it is in your home living with your teenager? Parenting teenagers is a demanding job, no doubt about it. Teens have the natural ability to challenge us on every level. Whereas once they simply accepted our authority as parents, no more. Many parents fight against this normal developmental phase. As a result, their homes become tense battlegrounds as they stand ready to defend their positions at a mo

Primary topic: Teenagers and Parenting

Teenagers and Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldMar 5, 20081 topic

Household Chores Checklist - It's Not Magic!

If you're like many people, you've used tools like a household chores checklist to try and improve the organization in your home, but have been disappointed in the results. There can be many reasons for this, but one of the most common is believing in the magical powers of charts and checklists. Sad to say...but there is no magic! Chores and checklists don't have any power to change a household on their own. It's a little like lovingly displaying a hammer on the ground of a

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldNov 9, 20071 topic

Thumbsucking - A Book Review

As a mom with four children, all of whom were thumbsuckers when small, and all of whom stopped the habit in different ways at different ages, I understand the frustration many parents feel when trying to help their young child overcome this habit. "David Decides About Thumbsucking" by Susan Heitler, Ph.D (printed by LK Printing Service, Inc.), is a useful tool parents can use to make sound decisions about helping their own child stop their thumbsucking habit. This book was

Primary topic: Habits

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By Colleen LangenfeldApr 11, 20111 topic

Help For Troubled Teenagers - Teaching Better Choices

Obtaining help for troubled teenagers can be a real challenge. First of all, teens in this category often don't want help. They are quite sure they have life all figured out, thank you very much. Moms, dads and the siblings of troubled teenagers know better. They understand they are living with a powder keg which can go off at any second. And frequently does. Consequences are often touted as the way to deal with a troubled teen and rightly so. However, the real goal is to h

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldJun 27, 20071 topic

Chore Charts Don't Work

Have you ever tried to improve something around your home using a chore chart or similar device? For example, have you ever gotten exasperated at one (or all) of your children for not helping out around the house and decided to post a chore schedule to remedy the situation? And did that scenario work out for you? If you're like many, many parents, the answer is a loud "NO". For a few of you, the answer is a firm "yes." What's the difference? The difference lies in unders

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldNov 15, 20071 topic

Parenting A Teenager - Why A Teen Stops Listening To Her Parents

I have been mothering for many years and am currently parenting a teenager (my third). One of the biggest lessons I have learned is that if your teen has stopped listening to you, then you have lost the parenting game. Recently I sat down with a young woman (I'll call her Cindy) who is 17. I asked her to tell me what types of situations make her stop listening to her parents. Here are Cindy's answers. "I don't listen to my parents when they start yelling. Doesn't matter wh

Primary topic: Teenagers and Parenting

Teenagers and Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 24, 20071 topic

Parenting Teenagers - Getting Kids Ready To Leave the Nest

In my home, I am currently enjoying a high school senior. My third child is preparing to leave the nest and build a life for herself. While parenting teenagers, I have come to realize there are some fundamentals that can help a parent ready their teen to move onto the next stage of their young life. Here are a few I have identified as extremely helpful.nn-- Take high school seriously. My teenagers have all been quite different in personality and all have experienced high sc

Primary topic: Teenagers and Parenting

Teenagers and Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldMar 6, 20081 topic

Household Chores Checklist - Use One To Save Your Marriage

Are you tired of fighting with your spouse over who-does-what chore every night after work? Or has it gone farther than that and you have stopped talking about household stuff altogether in your marriage? This is a hot issue in today's fast-paced culture. We've added a lot to our lives over the past generation but many of our tasks remain the same. No matter how many interesting opportunities come along, the house still has to be cleaned, the dishes still must be done and t

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldMay 21, 20071 topic

Parenting a Teenager - The Top 3 Mistakes a Parent Can Make

If you are currently parenting a teenager you know how frustrating and even scary it can be. Let's face it, parenting a teenager can be confusing, too. Sometimes learning what NOT to do is easier than trying to figure out what new idea to add into your parenting style. I have been parenting for over two decades and am currently parenting my third teenager. Based on my own experience, here are the top three worst things you can do while parenting a teenager. Just avoiding th

Primary topic: Teenagers and Parenting

Teenagers and Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 18, 20071 topic

A Parenting Tip For Dealing With Those Pesky Brothers And Sisters

If you have more than one child in your family, you are intimately acquainted with sibling rivalry and probably can use an extra parenting tip or two in that area. After more than 26 years of parenting and four terrific kids, here are my top five tips for dealing with those pesky brothers and sisters. 1. Forget fair -- but not completely. Kids have an innate sense of fai ess. As parents we want to teach our kids to be fair. Problem is, life is often not fair. Often kids'

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldJan 16, 20081 topic

Closet Organizing For Sports Nuts

The topic of closet organizing is not usually used in the same sentence as "sports nut", but if you have an active sports-minded family, you may find yourself needing some organizing ideas. Closets overflowing with sports equipment and the inability to get out the door on time because you are digging through your closet looking for the right uniform or equipment can be frustrating for any parent. Here are some simple closet organizing ideas for corralling sports equipment.nn

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldMar 5, 20081 topic

I Need Help Deciding What Career To Choose Because I Don't Want to Live With My Parents Forever!

Are you a high school senior who is staring graduation in the face and you still don't have a clue as to what you want to do with the rest of your life? Take a deep breath. This is not as hard as it seems. I am a mom who has helped her own seniors navigate the shark-infested career waters and listened to their own screams of "I need help deciding what career to choose!" Here are some steps you can take that will make you feel much, much better. 1. Talk to your parents. Es

Primary topic: Career Development

Career Development

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By Colleen LangenfeldNov 5, 20071 topic

Parenting Teenagers -- Who Does Your Teen Trust?

Mom or Dad, this is an easy question. You want him to trust you! YOU want to be the person of influence in your teen's life. You want your teen to listen to you! You want her to respect you. You want him to come to you when he needs advice. Parenting teenagers effectively requires learning some fundamental skills. These skills are not difficult and you probably already know them. However, skip over them or refuse to apply them appropriately and you may find your teen wants n

Primary topic: Teenagers and Parenting

Teenagers and Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldJan 18, 20081 topic

A Closet Organizing System - The Secrets To Getting Your Clothes Off Your Floor

You've shelled out cold hard cash and have a beautiful new closet organizing system at your fingertips. Your newly organized closet is truly impressive; at-a-glance you can see EXACTLY what you have and where it is. No more morning frustrations. No more lost minutes digging for the perfect belt. No more wondering if that particular blouse is laundered and ready to wear. Of course, there is a catch to all this organizing bliss. You have to MAINTAIN your new closet system. I

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldNov 2, 20071 topic

A Parenting Tip - Teaching Thankfulness

For those of us parenting in the United States, this is the time of year we celebrate Thanksgiving. As a mother, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it gives me the opportunity to purposely teach about gratitude. I'll give you an honest parenting tip here; developing an attitude of gratitude in your children is one of the most amazing things you can do. Here's why.nn-- Gratitude reminds us who we are. We're not better than anyone else, and we're not worse eit

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldMar 7, 20081 topic

I Need Help Deciding What Career To Choose Since I've Never Worked A Day In My Life

Well, that is a problem, isn't it? Thankfully, however, it's not a showstopper. Here are 3 simple steps to crunch through when you are saying "I need help deciding what career to choose." 1. Get to know yourself. Talk to friends and family members. Make a list of your interests, strengths and yes, weaknesses. If you're going to learn about yourself you need to know everything, not just what makes your mama proud. Next, go more indepth. Take at least one and more if possib

Primary topic: Career Development

Career Development

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By Colleen LangenfeldJan 21, 20081 topic

Closet Organizing On The Cheap

You've probably seen those expensive closet organizing systems that make your closet better organized than your kitchen. These are wonderful products if you are looking for top-of-the-line, but if you want the same results...organizing your closet effectively...but don't want to spend a lot, read on. Closet organizing on the cheap means you are willing to spend time and creativity in exchange for saving money. Here are some simple and effective ways to save money on your nex

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldJun 28, 20071 topic

Parenting a Teenager - What a Teen Wishes You Knew

Are you parenting a teenager? Would it help to know what he (or she) is thinking? Recently I sat down with a 17 year old young woman, Amy (not her real name), and asked her this question.nn(Colleen) "Amy, what frustrations do teenagers have with their parents? What do teenagers wish they could tell their parents, but often don't?"nn(Amy) "Well, let me think a minute. Okay, here's a thought. Parents are all the time complaining we (teenagers) don't do as we're told. I'm talki

Primary topic: Teenagers and Parenting

Teenagers and Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldJan 17, 20081 topic

3 Parenting Tips To Calm Your Afterwork Routine

Is the after-school, after-work routine creating a crazy, chaotic homelife for your family? Will all the end-of-the-day pressures that descend on the typical family these days, it's no wonder parents feel frazzled and out-of-control. I've been parenting for over 2 decades and have 4 busy children. Here are my top 3 parenting tips for putting the calm back into your family's evening routine. 1. Plan it out. Sometimes chaos comes from everyone needing to unwind at once. Of c

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldMar 6, 20081 topic

Grocery Shopping List -- How To Get Your Family To Use One

A grocery shopping list is one of the smartest and easiest tools you can use to lower your monthly grocery bill as well as significantly cut your household stresses. But let's face it. If you can't get your family to use the grocery list, you're still saddled with the work of pulling it together come grocery shopping time. So how DO you get your family to cooperate? Here are my top 5 ideas for motivating your family to "use the list". 1. Make it public. Don't hide your gr

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldJan 20, 20051 topic

Vitamins for the Soul

We are all into wellness these days. Personal fitness is nall the rage. Many resolutions start with 'lose ten pounds' or 'exercise nmore'. Now, physical health is all fine and dandy. But what about our emotional and intellectual health? Maybe it could go something like this... Daily Vitamins for the Soulnn - Vitamin A equals AttitudenA daily dose of realistic optimism combined with gratitude ncan really turn our thinking around. Remember that our nthoughts determine our

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Colleen LangenfeldAug 13, 20081 topic

Calorie Chart - Winning By Losing

Want to get into better physical shape? If your only focus is on losing weight, you might be setting yourself up for failure. For example, what are the habits in your life that are keeping you from getting healthier? I used a calorie chart (also known as a food log), to discover what I REALLY needed to lose. In the process I dropped twenty pounds. What I learned is that a calorie counting chart can open a window inside of us; a way to find out what's driving us -- motivatin

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Colleen LangenfeldJan 25, 20081 topic

Printable Grocery List Tips And Tricks For The Serious Shopper

Using a printable grocery list is a smart way to save time and money. Here are my top tricks for getting the most out of any grocery list.nn-- Customize it. Most printable grocery lists are quite generic so as to be usable by a wide variety of shoppers. That's fine, however, for maximum efficiency you'll want to customize your grocery list to include the items you regularly shop for. Do this the first time you use a new list.nn-- Keep it easy. Next, there are a couple of op

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldApr 10, 20071 topic

Calorie Counting Chart - 5 Steps to Getting the Results You Crave

Have you tried different ways to manage your eating and not been happy with the results? While there are no shortage of ideas on how to lose weight, every person is unique and finding the weight management system that works for you may take some trial and error. Sometimes the most profound results come from the simplest sources. If you can add and subtract, you can use a calorie counting chart to manage your body weight. Success with such a chart can be an amazing and confid

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Colleen LangenfeldJan 29, 20081 topic

Closet Organizing In 5 Minutes A Day

The thought of closet organizing makes most people groan. But it doesn't need to be this way! Starting with a messy closet, you can get that closet organized and keep it organized in just 5 minutes a day. Set a timer and let's get started!nn-- Day 1. Your first 5 minutes will be devoted to staring at the contents of your closet. With pen and paper in hand, jot down what items you haven't used in years (be honest). You will be throwing or giving these items away. If you can'

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldNov 7, 20071 topic

Conquer Clutter In Your Beautiful Holiday Home

The holiday season can bring some special organizational challenges to the average home. Here are some simple tips to help you conquer clutter during the fast-approaching holidays.nn-- Don't overdo. Just as it's easier to enjoy the holidays when you don't over pack your schedule with too many activities, your home will breathe easier if you match your holiday decorating with your personality and time limitations. If you don't have extra time each week to dust, don't put out

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldJul 2, 20071 topic

Career Aptitude Tests - Using One to Make a Career Comeback

Are you a woman who has been out of the workforce for sometime and needs to re-enter the career world? Perhaps you have taken time off due to child-raising or caring for a sick or elderly family member. Maybe you are feeling some anxiety because you know your skill set is out-of-date or even nonexistent. If this describes your situation, the first thing you'll want to do is take one or more career aptitude tests. The information you can get from these tests will enable you

Primary topic: Career Development

Career Development

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 12, 20071 topic

Exercise During Pregnancy -- Make It A Family Affair

If you have a little one (or ones) whizzing around your home...and you're pregnant...exercising may feel like the last thing you want to tackle. But if you've been down this road before you already know how important it is to exercise during your pregnancy. (Remember...ALWAYS check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.) The benefits of exercise to your health, your body and your state of mind are just too great to ignore. What you may not have considered is

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Colleen LangenfeldNov 8, 20071 topic

Mothering - 3 Tips For Keeping It Fun!

Mothering is a full-time and demanding occupation no matter what else fills your life. While most of us start out totally in love with our kids, the day comes for many of us when we are just plain tired of being on call 24/7. Some days the responsibilities can seem overwhelming. When that happens there are some important steps you can take to revitalize your energy and put the snap back into your parenting. I've been mothering for over twenty-six years and here are my tried-

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldFeb 1, 20111 topic

Angry Children - Why Worry Doesn't Work

Your son explodes. Your daughter snaps back. You react - then worry. Angry children generate some of the deepest worry in parents and understandably so. - No one likes hanging around an unpredictable powder keg. - No one likes wondering when the next outburst will occur. - No one likes the out-of-control feeling that living with an angry child can produce. And that's the point. Angry children often want control - and use their anger to keep us, as parents, off guard.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 23, 20071 topic

A Parenting Tip - Do You Crave Time Off?

Parenting can be funny, exciting, boring, thrilling, challenging, confusing, satisfying, uplifting, maddening, frustrating, unreasonable, exhausting, silly, and more. Because of that fact, sometimes, as a parent, you just need a break. This parenting tip is not to be taken lightly. Parenting your children will be the wildest ride you ever take. It is certainly the most demanding of jobs. And, as you probably have already noticed, it's a 24/7 position. With no paid vacation

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldNov 12, 20071 topic

Mothering With A Map

Remember the last vacation you took? You probably planned your trip for weeks, maybe months. You may have consulted guidebooks, planned travel routes, and booked transportation. When the day came to leave on your vacation, you may have experienced a sense of exhilaration, but you weren't worried about where you were going. You had it all planned out. Mothering can be like that. As a parent you can develop a road map, a sort of master plan for your family. While there are no

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldJun 20, 20071 topic

Babysitter Checklist - Don't Leave Home Without One

When you leave your kids with a babysitter do you genuinely enjoy your time away? Maybe I should rephrase that question. When was the last time you actually took some time for your partner and yourself by utilizing the services of a paid babysitter whom you trusted and the kids loved? Or...are you simply scared to leave your kids with a sitter? (That's okay. It IS scary the first time.) You already know that regular, quality time away from the responsibilities of parenting

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 31, 20071 topic

Closet Organizing - Ouch! What Fell On My Head?

Yikes! Does this article's title sound like your experience in domestic organizing? You need help! Don't panic! Let's start with a simple (yet messy) closet and I'll show you step-by-step how to put that whole things-falling-on-the-head problem behind you. One of the most important parts in closet organizing is probably one you've managed to overlook. What is it? Getting rid of the junk. Okay, okay. I know I've struck a chord here. You're pulling out your hair. You're loo

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldNov 1, 20071 topic

Closet Organizing -- Out With The Old Season, In With The New

No matter where you live in the world, you probably deal with the change of seasons. A few souls can get away with wearing the same clothing year-round, but not many. Closet organizing can be challenging if you are wearing shorts and tank-tops one season and need jeans and jackets for the next. However, with some basic planning, you won't dread rearranging your closet when the weather turns colder or hotter. Just remember these simple ideas. 1. Organize your closet based on

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldAug 28, 20071 topic

Thumbsucking - Does Your Child Have a Problem?

I'm no dentist...or orthodontist...but I've paid several professionals throughout the years when it came time to straighten my kids' teeth. If you have a child who is a thumbsucker, you are probably worried about whether or not you will have to pay to correct your child's teeth, too. The truth is there seem to be no hard and fast rules when it comes to whether or not long-term thumbsucking does damage to teeth. I have four children, all were thumbsuckers, and so far, two hav

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 25, 20071 topic

A Parenting Tip - Holiday Manners That Will Help Your Kids Sparkle

If you are like most moms and dads, you could use a parenting tip on how to improve the holiday manners of your children. Manners are important in any season, of course, but teaching our children to put their best foot forward during this activity-rich time of year would certainly lower most families' stress levels a notch or two. Here are my top five "mind your manners" tips for helping children get the most out of this holiday season. 1. Practice all the time. As you wou

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldNov 13, 20071 topic

A Parenting Tip - Make Memories The Easy Way

Can you use a parenting tip that will help you make easy memories with your family? No stress, fun-filled memories that your kids will remember for years? Well, here are some giggle-filled ideas from my family to yours.nn-- Funny hats. Well, actually, our funny hats were mostly funny ears. And flowers. And antennas. One year at Christmas we were given a bucket load of silly ears, hats, flowers, etc. all attached to headbands. We made it a rule. If you were in the kitchen,

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 22, 20071 topic

Parenting Teenagers - Playing The Freedom Game And Winning

Do you have a teenager who is begging for more freedom? Are you uncertain how much freedom is too much during the teen years? Parenting teenagers requires a parent to walk a fine line between boundaries and letting go. Out of four children, I am currently parenting my third teenager and I'd like to share some simple guidelines that will soothe your parental anxieties and help your home life be calmer.nn-- Know your teen. It's easy to say everyone is different; it's more diff

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 10, 20071 topic

A Parenting Tip - Create A Sane Holiday Season Now

Could you benefit from a useful parenting tip with practical applications? Most parents can. As a mother and a business owner who has worked with hundreds of moms over the past few years, I often hear the same thing. "This year, it will be different," these overwhelmed moms sigh as the holiday season draws near. "I won't let my family do so many activities. It won't be such a blur! We're going to have a sane holiday this year." Starting to sound like a New Year's Resolution

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldNov 14, 20071 topic

Mothering The Hard Way

Parenting does not come with guarantees. Sometimes it feels as though we are banging our heads against a wall while parenting. We work, we teach, we listen, but we wonder if we're getting through! Well, consider the alte ative; there are some basic mothering guidelines that you can choose to ignore at your family's peril. I call that "Mothering the Hard Way". Now, I KNOW that you're smarter than this, but sometimes it helps to get a different perspective on a challenging t

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 19, 20071 topic

Conquer Clutter Or Die Trying

If you would like to conquer clutter once and for all in your home, there are only a few things you need to do. But you WILL need to do them faithfully each and every day. Are you interested? These aren't difficult suggestions, but they may require some new actions on your part for success. Frankly, even if you only try some of them, you'll probably notice a difference in the amount of clutter in your home. 1. Stop the piles coming in. Okay, you probably can't actually sto

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldJan 28, 20081 topic

Grocery Shopping List Power -- Step 1 In Saving Grocery Money

A grocery shopping list can be the front line tool you use in saving money on your grocery budget each month. There are several more sophisticated ways to save grocery money, but none is easier or faster to implement than the lowly grocery shopping list. Interestingly, this is a tool that almost everyone knows about, yet very few people actually use it in a systematic and reliable way. For those folks who are not convinced of a grocery list's potential power in household m

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 16, 20071 topic

A Parenting Tip For Halloween; How Old Is Too Old?

Every year the same phenomenon occurs at my front door. Late on Halloween night, usually long after the trail of adorable preschoolers and costumed elementary-age children have come and gone, a group of teens or pre-teens knocks on my door and loudly regales me with "trick-or-treat". Sometimes in costumes. Most of the time not. And I have to ask, from a parenting standpoint...what's the point? Over the years of raising four children, I've seen a lot of cute kids at my door

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Colleen LangenfeldOct 29, 20071 topic

A Parenting Tip - Dealing With Feelings

"I hate you!" screams the five year old to his mother. If you've been a parent for longer than say, five minutes, you've probably heard those same words directed at you from your sweet child. How did you react? In kind? With shock? Or did you ignore the whole thing and hope it wouldn't happen again? Well, here's a parenting tip you can use next time strong emotion gets the better of your child (you probably won't have to wait long). Take a deep breath. Relax. And remind y

Primary topic: Parenting

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