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7 Steps to Surviving Christmas with Kids

December 5, 2018 by Rachel Raybin 2 Comments

Ooh boy, nothing derails a well-oiled toddler schedule faster than the holidays. Add in the glut of Christmas treats, generalized toy excitement, Santa anticipation, and time with extended family, and you’ve got a recipe for one cranky, hyped-up kid. But be not afraid – it is possible to survive this time of twinkling lights while…

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Familykey to teaching chores that sets your kids up for success

The Key To Teaching Chores That Set Your Kids Up for Success

September 28, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

When you teach chores to your kids you’re setting them up for success. Doing chores helps kids learn responsibility and—without question—boosts self-esteem. Instilling an understanding of chores early makes things easy. If you wait until your children are in elementary school you’re battling other developmental milestones and you could be in for a rough ride. The great thing about…

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Rachel holds a BS in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Educational Leadership. Innovative and academically forward in her successful “Mommy and Me” curriculum and interactive birthday parties, Rachel was encouraged by her large following of dedicated parents and their children to develop a preschool program. Read More...

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