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    • User Post: 7 simple ways to connect with your kids every day...and not just on Mother's Day

      By Kimberley | Mother's Day – Mon, May 2, 2011 11:50 PM EDT

      Holiday's and special occasions are great-but what if you could have a great relationship with your kids every single day?

      It's right around the corner: that special day once a year when we celebrate moms. And if you're scrambling for some last-minute gift ideas, or just holding out hope that your husband actually remembers this year, consider this: Perhaps the best gift you'll receive this year isn't going to come in a package, and it may just come from the person you least expect-yourself.

      Flowers, cards, and breakfast in bed are great, but at the end of the day, what mothers really want is to feel a real, deep, and lasting emotional bond with their kids. They want the great relationship every single (ordinary) day, not the big show of affection that comes around only once a year.

      While the concept of having a deep, emotional connection may seem like a daunting task, it's not only possible for moms to make that crucial connection with their kids, it's actually not as

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    • Letting Go of Perfection: Can You Do it?

      By Kimberley | Yahoo Motherboard – Fri, Jan 21, 2011 1:28 AM EST


       Do you ever explore the realities of trying to achieve 'perfection' as a mother and as a successful business woman or working mom? Can it be possible? Is it even worth trying? Why do moms continually strive for perfection? And is there such thing as a balanced mother? Share you thoughts and comments about how you achieve contentedness within you life. We're all dying to hear!

    • User post: A child's need to feel powerful

      By Kimberley | Parenting – Mon, Aug 2, 2010 8:36 PM EDT


      Children need to feel powerful and independent in order to feel fully competent. The child who feels little power throughout her day may create negative opportunities to feel powerful-which may take the form of oppositional behavior or intentional power struggles with others. Children will make good choices when they feel we respect them, as demonstrated by our continuous efforts to give them appropriate control over their lives.

      If you want your children to have freedom and to feel confident with their decisions, then you need to set up their environment for success-which often means helping them feel in control. A colleague of mine Naiomi Aldort encourages all parents to be mindful of constantly denying their personal choices (i.e.taking them into a toy or candy store if you know they won't be able to control themselves and you'll have to keep saying no). Provide a natural setting and monitor their environment so that health and social responsibility are the norm-this includes

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    • User post: The preschool whisperer tip -- empower kids to listen better

      By Kimberley | Work + Money – Thu, Jul 29, 2010 8:41 PM EDT

      Question: My Toddler Runs Away. What Do I Do?

      I try to remind my 3 year old son of expectations of when we go somewhere that he has a choice of walking next to a cart or sitting in the cart. He usually does a good job staying close. But sometimes when I we are transitioning from leaving a playdate or leaving from gymnastics he will just bolt down the street. After saying this I should remind him before we leave not to do this, but it is at random times, usually when his Dad is gone for trips (2 weeks at a time). Is it too early for him to start acting out?

      Thanks,
      Valerie

      Answer:

      Children at this age are exploring all their personal capabilities -- And running away is one! This is normal. You have to prepare for this type of behavior before it happens. When you leave the gym or play date, try saying, "We're leaving now, you can hold my hand or I can carry you, which would you prefer?" Before you leave, you can prep him, by asking, "Is it okay to run from

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