Real Clever Moms

Most of us have heard the saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” and it’s certainly true especially when it comes to children. Studies have shown that children who eat a balanced breakfast are more alert in school, perform better and in many cases are less prone to bad behavior than […]

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Children go through difficult periods when their self esteem is challenged by their peers. The pressures of fitting in with cliques, wearing certain clothes, and keeping up appearances are overwhelming.
If your child shows signs of low self-esteem, take immediate action to counterbalance his or her feelings of obscurity. Here are some ways to help raise […]

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Even in today’s health-savvy society, the number of overweight children is on the rise. Too many children are dining on fast food and sitting in front of the television for hours watching their favorite shows or playing video games. This opens the door to a lot of problems, including the risk of becoming […]

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For many of us, this day just seems to rush up on us. We’ve known for years that our babies will be going to kindergarten but when the time comes, many of us are unprepared. It’s definitely an emotional time for both parents and kids, but it’s important to help our little ones […]

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Hitting is a common form of aggression in children. Sometimes children hit in self defense, but other times hitting may occur for reasons that even you and your child don’t understand. Nevertheless, it’s a behavior you’ll need to curtail.
Over a period of time, you will be able to correct hitting. It is a process, so […]

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With childhood and adult obesity on the rise, creating a healthy lifestyle for your family has never been more important. An evening meal of fast food has become a routine for many families, followed by sedentary activities such as TV, video games, homework, or surfing the Internet.
It is often said that what one generation does […]

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