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Dec 20, 2020 • 13min

607 - 3 Frustrating Toddler Challenges and How to Fix Them

Toddlers get a bad rap, but let's face it—they can be terrors! Understanding and empathizing with this challenging child development phase is the key to navigating it. Here are three common toddler challenges and tips for fixing them. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/toddlers/fix-3-toddler-behaviors https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/
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Dec 13, 2020 • 10min

606 - Why Simplicity is the 2020 Holiday Gift You Didn't Know You Needed

For families, the holidays are usually a mad dash that leaves kids overstimulated and parents drained. But 2020 changed all the rules. This year, simplicity may just be the seasonal gift that keeps on giving. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/family-time/simplicity-holiday-gift https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/
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Dec 6, 2020 • 11min

605 - How to Build Your Teen's Self-Esteem

No wonder teenagers often struggle with low self-worth. Peer pressure, changing bodies, the struggle to excel in academics and sports—it's a lot. Here are five tips from Mighty Mommy to help boost your teen's self-esteem and set them up for success. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/tweens-teens/boost-self-esteem https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/
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Nov 28, 2020 • 10min

604 - 5 Positive Tips for Parenting a Strong-Willed Child

Strong-willed kids get a bad rap because they come across as rebellious or defiant. Instead of crushing their stubborn determination, here's how to relax and help focus their indomitable spirits in a positive direction. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/behavior/strong-willed-child https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/
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Nov 22, 2020 • 11min

603 - Does Your Child Act Entitled? 5 Sensible Ways to Curb It

They beg, they whine, they make demands and bargain. And sometimes you can't help but cave in, which only makes the problem worse. Here are Mighty Mommy's 5 simple tips for toning down your child's sense of entitlement and fostering a work ethic, gratitude, and the ability to learn from failure. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/behavior/6-ways-to-curb-your-childs-sense-of-entitlement https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/
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Nov 15, 2020 • 9min

405 - 5 Ways to Do Thanksgiving a Little Different This Year

Every family has their own way of celebrating and with Thanksgiving on tap, it can be the perfect time to add a new twist to existing holiday rituals or to start a brand new one this year. Mighty Mommy has 5 fresh ways you can make your family’s Thanksgiving holiday even more special. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/celebrate-thanksgiving https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/
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Nov 8, 2020 • 14min

602 - 5 Strategies for Managing a Manipulative Child

Kids learn early that manipulative behavior usually gets them what they want. These five strategies will help you foil your master manipulator and bring this challenging behavior to an end. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/behavior/manipulative-child https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/
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Nov 1, 2020 • 11min

601 - 7 Surefire Ways to Stop Yelling at Your Kids

Yelling can be just as harmful to children as physical punishment. It can lead to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. If you struggle to keep a cool head and a calm voice, Mighty Mommy's 7 tips will help you restore peace. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/behavior/how-to-stop-yelling-at-your-kids https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/
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Oct 25, 2020 • 11min

600 - 6 Spooky Halloween Activities for when Trick or Treat is Canceled

The scariest thing about Halloween this year might just be 2020 itself, but that doesn't mean you can't have some safe, spooky fun with your kids. Here are 6 spooktacular ideas. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/house-home/holidays/2020-halloween-activities-kids https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/
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Oct 18, 2020 • 16min

599 - 8 Things to Do During Your Last Month of Pregnancy

The last few weeks of pregnancy can be exhausting, but they don't have to be daunting. Mighty Mommy, a seven-time delivery room veteran, shares her advice for making the most of the time right before baby arrives. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/pregnancy/8-things-last-month https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/

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