Parenting Archives - Simply Well Balanced https://simply-well-balanced.com/category/family/parenting/ Family Life Made Simple | Tips for Homemaking, Kids Activities and Parenting. Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:01:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://simply-well-balanced.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cropped-footer-logo-new-32x32.png Parenting Archives - Simply Well Balanced https://simply-well-balanced.com/category/family/parenting/ 32 32 How to Balance Marriage and Motherhood (Without Losing Yourself) https://simply-well-balanced.com/how-to-balance-marriage-and-family/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:01:44 +0000 https://simply-well-balanced.com/?p=15248 Life as a mom can feel like a whirlwind. Between school drop-offs, sports practice, work meetings, and remembering to pack those peanut-free snacks, it’s easy to lose track of the you that existed before kids. Now throw marriage into that mix—a relationship that also deserves your attention—and the balancing act suddenly feels impossible. But here’s...

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]]> How to Raise a Grateful Child https://simply-well-balanced.com/raise-grateful-child/ https://simply-well-balanced.com/raise-grateful-child/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:30:10 +0000 https://simply-well-balanced.com/?p=11537 Children who are raised to be grateful and appreciate the things they have are more likely to help others and make the world a better place. Teaching gratitude also teaches kids how to cope with disappointment and how to be humble. In this article, we will discuss how to raise a grateful child and provide...

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]]> https://simply-well-balanced.com/raise-grateful-child/feed/ 0 10 Life Skills to Teach Your Kids Before They Turn 18 https://simply-well-balanced.com/life-skills-for-teens-and-kids/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 20:07:57 +0000 https://simply-well-balanced.com/?p=15181 We all want our kids to be safe and prepared for whatever life throws their way. As a parent, it can feel overwhelming at times as we try to teach them what they need to know to navigate the complex world we live in. Today I’ll cover what I feel are the 10 essential areas...

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]]> 10 Secret Tips To Get Your Kids To Do Their Chores https://simply-well-balanced.com/how-to-get-kids-to-do-chores/ Sun, 03 Mar 2024 17:23:23 +0000 https://simply-well-balanced.com/?p=15081 Getting kids to do their chores without a battle is something almost all parents struggle with, so if you’re reading this – you are not alone! As parent, educator and certified discipline and guidance coach, I’m here to share my top 10 tips to get your children to do chores. It takes some practice, but...

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]]> Free Printable Summer Chore Chart Bundle for Kids https://simply-well-balanced.com/free-printable-summer-chore-chart/ https://simply-well-balanced.com/free-printable-summer-chore-chart/#respond Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:12:22 +0000 https://simply-well-balanced.com/?p=11466 Looking for a way to get your kids to do their chores this summer? Check out our free printable summer chore chart bundle! This pack includes a variety of charts that will help your kids stay on track and complete all their tasks. We’ve also included tips to prevent summer chores from being a struggle...

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]]> https://simply-well-balanced.com/free-printable-summer-chore-chart/feed/ 0 How to Raise Responsible Children [Modern Parenting Tips] https://simply-well-balanced.com/how-to-raise-responsible-children/ https://simply-well-balanced.com/how-to-raise-responsible-children/#respond Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:12:46 +0000 https://simply-well-balanced.com/?p=11420 You want to do everything you can to raise responsible children. But how is that even possible with all of the challenges that modern parents face? What can we do to encourage our kids to be trustworthy and follow through on their word? Today we are sharing tips and advice to help you create a...

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]]> https://simply-well-balanced.com/how-to-raise-responsible-children/feed/ 0 50 Family Goal Setting Ideas [Examples and How-to Guide] https://simply-well-balanced.com/family-goals-how-to-guide/ https://simply-well-balanced.com/family-goals-how-to-guide/#respond Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:53:00 +0000 https://simply-well-balanced.com/?p=7608 When it comes to family life, everyone seems to have an opinion about what’s best. But one thing that nearly all parenting experts agree on is that family goals are important. Family goal setting helps to strengthen family bonds, teaches children about teamwork and responsibility, and provides a roadmap for achieving greater happiness as a...

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]]> https://simply-well-balanced.com/family-goals-how-to-guide/feed/ 0 Enjoying Motherhood [How to Love Being a Mom When it’s Hard] https://simply-well-balanced.com/enjoying-motherhood/ https://simply-well-balanced.com/enjoying-motherhood/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:23:23 +0000 https://simply-well-balanced.com/?p=11278 It’s no secret that motherhood can be hard. For some women, it’s a breeze and they love every minute of it. But for others, it can be a real challenge. There are so many things to juggle – work, kids, housework, etc. – and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you’re struggling to enjoy motherhood,...

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]]> https://simply-well-balanced.com/enjoying-motherhood/feed/ 1 Kids Growing Up Too Fast? 10 Tips to Slow Down Childhood https://simply-well-balanced.com/kids-growing-up-too-fast/ https://simply-well-balanced.com/kids-growing-up-too-fast/#respond Sun, 02 Jan 2022 19:15:03 +0000 https://simply-well-balanced.com/?p=11156 Is it just me, or does it feel like kids are growing up too fast? In the beginning, it seems like they will be little forever, and then time starts slipping through your fingers faster than you can imagine. If you’re hoping to encourage your children to be kids while they can, there are ways...

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]]> https://simply-well-balanced.com/kids-growing-up-too-fast/feed/ 0 What is a “Crunchy Mom,” and Are You One? https://simply-well-balanced.com/what-is-a-crunchy-mom/ https://simply-well-balanced.com/what-is-a-crunchy-mom/#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2021 02:28:48 +0000 https://simply-well-balanced.com/?p=10487 What is a crunchy mom and how do you get that label? Today we will explore what it means to be a crunchy mama and discuss how this parenting style compares to other modern parenting philosophies. What is a Crunchy Mom? The term “crunchy mom” has been tossed around for years, but what does it...

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