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When things get tough in motherhood it feels like the days last forever and every day is the same. I know it sometimes feels like why bother doing the dishes, they are just going to be a new sink full in a couple of hours. This is when I know I am in burnout and need to spice things up.

One thing that productivity coaches always teach is to break things into small tasks and make sure to reward yourself for completing them.

A great example today is that I need to get our front porch ready for spring. I do not have a green thumb so planting flowers is a chore that I have been avoiding. I used some of the experts methods to get myself motivated to take action.

First, I purchased my supplies and got to work planting my flowers.

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Do you have the 20 minute reading goal each night? Starting in Kindergarten we are expected to get 20 minutes of reading done every day. I know reading is the foundation and it is the most important thing to reinforce at home, but goodness, those 20 minutes seem to last forever.

Here is how in our house we have made this nightly homework a whole lot easier and with a lot less fuss from my kids.

Echo Dot Kids Edition to the rescue.

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Video games, sports, and friends are all becoming a big part of your tweens life. All of a sudden, you need to figure out how to connect with your tween on a new level.

Not only are they seemingly becoming too busy for us, but they have also started to adopt a brand-new attitude that can lead to a severe disconnect. While we as parents may feel as though connecting with our tweens is impossible, it is as important as ever to try.

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The latest video game is all your child talks about. He rushes to play it after school and gets agitated when he has to turn it off. You can see the changes in his behavior, but is there really such a thing as video game addiction?

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Are you tired of having to nag your kids to do their homework, get dressed or stop dawdling? I want to teach self-motivation to my kids which will set them up to be successful in life.

I found myself telling my boys 10 times within 5 minutes to do one simple task and I was over it. How do Tiger Moms get their kids to do their work and chores without becoming a screaming lunatic? These are the things I want to learn so I have researched how other moms teach self-motivation so they don’t have to nag.

According to Dictionary.com, self-motivation is defined as the “initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity without another’s prodding or supervision.” In work, school, and play, self-motivation is an integral part of achieving goals and living a happy, fulfilled life. Self-motivation, like most skills, is one that needs to be taught and nurtured throughout childhood. The following five steps will help improve your child’s self-motivation and assist them as they navigate through their schooling career, as well as into adulthood.

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The connection we have with our children is extremely important. A close bond can make all the difference when it comes to their confidence, behavior and their overall well-being. I know when my kids are feeling close with me they are seeking my approval with good behavior which is the goal. If you are seeking out ways to bond with your toddler, you are on the right track.

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Want a new way to get kids to do chores in your house? You no longer have to be the bad guy.

Instead of creating an elaborate chore chart and reminding the kids over and over to complete it, we have now set up our Echo Show and Echo Dot Kids Edition to take charge.

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