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It’s Not About the Boots!! – Tips for dealing when our kids [seemingly] try to manipulate us

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It’s Not About the Boots!!  – Tips for dealing when our kids [seemingly] try to manipulate us

The Problem - Child's Behaviour that appears Manipulative: I was following a conversation online recently in which a mom was asking for advice. She wanted ideas for dealing with a child who kept asking for help with things that he was perfectly capable of doing himself. Since he … [Read more...]

Adoption, Parenting, Parenting How-Tos, Parenting Styles/Beliefs, Spirituality in Parenting adoption, children from hard places, emotions, empowered to connect, Family, feelings, manipulation, manipulative, mothers, parenting, parenting style, self-esteem

Abigail the Whale by Davide Cali – Review

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Abigail the Whale by Davide Cali – Review

Review of the book: Abigail the Whale Author: Davide Cali Illustrator: Sonja Bougaeva Published by: OwlKids Books Released: 2016 Ages: 4 - 9 years ****Starred Review**** Order from Chapters/Indigo, Amazon.ca or Amazon.com* From the Publisher: Abigail dreads … [Read more...]

Books about Diversity, Children's Book Reviews, Parenting How-Tos, Picture Books (Ages 2 - 6), Picture Books for Older Kids (6+), Starred Reviews bullying, children, diversity, emotions, feelings, fiction, illustrations, imagination, Picture Book, Problem-solving, self-confidence, self-esteem, Starred Review, weight

Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness: Three Rules for a Happier Life – Book Review

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Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness: Three Rules for a Happier Life  – Book Review

Review of the book: Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness: Three Rules for a Happier Life Author: Carol McCloud Illustrator: Penny Weber Published by: www.bucketfillers101.com Released: 2010 Ages: 9+ years Order from Chapters/Indigo, Amazon.ca or Amazon.com* From the … [Read more...]

Books about Diversity, Books about Values, Children's Book Reviews, Picture Books for Older Kids (6+) children, children from hard places, emotions, Family, feelings, friendship, inner voice, kids, mothers, parenting, self-esteem

Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids by Carol McCloud (Review)

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Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids by Carol McCloud (Review)

Review of the book: Have You Filled a Bucket Today? Author: Carol McCloud Illustrator: David Messing Published by: www.bucketfillers101.com Released: (originally 2006) 10th Anniversary Revised Edition - 2016 Ages: 4 - 9 years Order … [Read more...]

Books about Diversity, Books about Values, Children's Book Reviews, Picture Books (Ages 2 - 6), Picture Books for Older Kids (6+) children, emotions, Family, feelings, friendship, illustrations, imagination, inner voice, kids, mothers, parenting, Picture Book, read-aloud, self-esteem, Starred Review, toddlers

I Will Not Wear Pink – by Joyce Dunbar

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I Will Not Wear Pink – by Joyce Dunbar

I Will Not Wear Pink by Joyce Dunbar ABOUT THE BOOK Author: Joyce Dunbar Illustrator: Polly Dunbar Published by: Otter-Barry Books Released: May 2016 Ages: 3 - 7 RaisingMom.ca Rating: 2.5 out of 5 Stars From the Publisher: "When Plunkett the pig gets an invitation … [Read more...]

Children's Book Reviews, Picture Books (Ages 2 - 6), Picture Books for Older Kids (6+) 2.5 stars, emotions, feelings, fiction, friendship, Picture Book, pink, self-esteem

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