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Delayed Gratification and the Marshmallow Experiment

If someone put a marshmallow in front of your child and told them to wait to eat it…for 5 minutes…for 10 minutes, could they do it? What if they were promised double the marshmallows if they waited successfully? Delayed gratification. Just the sound of those two words may make you want to run out and grab everything you possibly can now…before it’s to late! Recently, Grow Up: Parenting Wars with John Stossel aired an episode on the FOX News Channel about…

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Home Alone Rules for Kids

Eventually there will come a time when your kids will have to stay home alone. Make sure that they are well-prepared with the right safety tips in mind and the right phone numbers to call if necessary. Use these resources from iMOM to give you more peace of mind when your children are home alone. 10 Simple Rules for When You’re Home Alone Home Alone Rules By State When Mom’s Away Planner Home Safety: Leaving Your Child At Home…

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Family Football Fun

What time is it?!?? FOOTBALL TIME! Use our iMOM Family Football printable to make this weekend’s game your next fun family night! Whether you enjoy the game or or the food that comes with watching the game, you will have a grand ole time.…

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Apple Pie Comfort Food

Apple Pie. Nothing smells better on a chilly day than cinnamon and apples bubbling in a toasty crust. It’s not exactly chilly yet, but that smell will transport you to sweater weather in no time. Ultimate Comfort Food. Nothing says home, love, mom like apple pie. Simply Delicious. Is also easy to make, inexpensive, and freezable.  I usually make 3-4 at a time. What You Will Need. If you want to get into apple pie making–I make them for every…

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5 Mom Lessons You Can Learn from Little League Coaches

1.      Tune in and take time. As a coach you must tune in to the emotions of your players. Take the time to talk to your child. 2.    Expect kids are not little adults.   Remember they are just learning the game of life and expect errors. 3.    Play loose.  A good coach, and a good mom, helps kids keep challenges and competitions in perspective by not putting pressure on them to win at all costs. 4.    Have…

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Making Back to School a Little Better

Are your kids ready to go back to school? Back to school is a busy time for moms, ranking second only to Christmas.  Organization, lists, and last minute reading assignments can overwhelm a family after the lazy days of summer.  iMOM has a back to school printable collection to help you and your kids get a jump start on a great year.…

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