Category: Parenting

DIY How to Make a Ferdinand the Bull Sensory Bin

July 13, 2024

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*This is not a sponsored post but does contain affiliate links. Content and opinions belong to jenny at dapperhouse. One of the most beloved children’s...

Children Parenting

How To Help Shy Toddlers Become More Social

June 30, 2023

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Most toddlers go through a shy phase. Some quickly grow out of it and become social butterflies. Others remain hesitant about approaching other kids...

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Baking with Kids and Crumbl Inspired Honey Bun Cookies Recipe

June 16, 2023

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Are you into summer break with the kids? Baking cookies with caregivers is fun and delicious, and also valuable to your child’s development. When...

Parenting

How to Promote Self-Esteem and Resilience in Foster Children

June 9, 2023

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Creating a positive environment for foster children is essential for their emotional wellbeing and overall development. As a foster carer, you have the incredible...

Parenting

The Lesser-Known Inconvenience: Dealing With School Demands as a Parent

March 29, 2023

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As parents, we can find that we have a lot to do, but never enough time to do it. When you consider housework, commuting,...

Parenting

How to Be a Winning Baseball Coach: Tips for Parents

March 17, 2023

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Becoming a successful baseball coach takes time, effort, and patience. It also helps to have some basic knowledge of the game itself. In this blog...

marriage Parenting

How to Protect Your Children from Your Relationship Problems and Divorce

March 8, 2023

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Children may suffer greatly when their parents experience marital issues and divorce. In order to lessen the negative effects on their children’s emotional and psychological...

Parenting

How to Make Sure Your Foster Child Does Well at School

February 3, 2023

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The first thing you need to understand about foster children and schoolwork is that many of these kids have moved between foster homes, frequently having...

Parenting

Becoming a Foster Parent: What Checks to Expect

December 8, 2022

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If you want to make a difference in the world and have decided that the best way to do this is to open your heart...

Parenting

Welcoming Baby Boom into Your Home

October 11, 2022

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The joys of parenthood are unparalleled. As soon as you hold your little one in your arms for the first time, you know that your...

Jen has a bachelor's degree in business and is passionate about social media marketing having worked on ad campaigns with major brands. Jen has a master's degree in elementary education and is passionate about providing an equitable education to children with various learning styles and needs. She has an extensive background in early childhood education to provide little ones with developmental learning experiences in their formative years. Wanting to make a bigger difference in the lives of families, Jen now works as a social worker to strengthen families in the state of Arizona.