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She is my Nephew. He is my niece: How To Support Your Transgender Niece or Nephew
This past weekend I took my niece and nephews out to a park by their house for a fun Saturday afternoon. It was was a typical experience filled with fun and laughter but also sprinkled with tears and tantrums. Nothing out of the ordinary. However, as we were packing...
Tips For First Time Babysitters
Are you new to babysitting? Are you a little nervous about your first-time babysitting? Whether you're new to the babysitting world or just new to a family, use these tips to make your experience successful and much easier! I've been a babysitter 20 years. Having...
Great Gifts for 5-8 Year Old Girls
Are you looking for a great birthday or holiday gift for little girls around the age of five years old? Do you have a niece or little girl turning 5-8 years old soon? Are you having trouble figuring out what to get for her? Whether it's for her birthday, special...
HUGE Mistakes I Made My First Year Blogging
Are you feeling frustrated, tired, confused with tech overwhelm, and getting absolutely nowhere? I've been exactly where you are right now. That is how I spent my first year of blogging. Yelling at the computer, googling problems that no one else seemed to be...
How To Stop Being Unappreciated By Family
What do you do when your family takes your for granted? Are you the go-to in the family? The person that everyone turns to when they need help? From a "quick" favor, babysitting, advice, money, etc. Does everyone turn to you for support? Does it seem like no matter...
How To Handle Overprotective Parents
Do you think that your brother or sister are overprotective parents to your niece or nephew? Do you find that they try too hard to shield them for the ugliness of the world? Or do they overly paranoid about them getting a scratch or a bump? Are they not allowed to go...
When You’re Not Picked As The Godparent
What do you do when you're not picked to be the godparent to your niece or nephew? Do you have a special relationship with your sister, brother, in-laws, or best friend, yet you weren't picked to be the godparent to their child? Not being chosen in any circumstance...
How To Help Kids Deal With With The Loss Of A Pet
Help children hope with the death of a family pet When we decide to bring a pet into our home, they're not another creature with four legs. We play with them, love them, feed them, and care for them like they're family because they are our family. We fall in love with...
Why Aunts Need to Let Parents Be Parents
Aunts need to maintain boundaries! Have you ever seen a parent to your niece or nephew do something that makes you want to scream? Do you find yourself biting your tongue and holding back judgmental comments when you're in disagreement with their parenting styles?...
What To Do When Your Niece or Nephew Won’t Talk To You
Do you have a niece or nephew that's giving you the silent treatment? Were you really close to them at one point, but now it feels like you're strangers? So what it is about kids? One minute they love us and the next they don't want anything to do with us. It happens...
