Parenting Archives - Happy Hooligans

Should I Give My Child an Allowance?

Jackie Currie — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:35:00 +0000

There comes a time when you will be asking yourself the question: Should I Give My Child an Allowance? It is a topic that comes up often on my Happy Hooligans Facebook Page, so today, we wanted to talk about this very thing. Allowances have a great place in a child’s life, but it’s not for...

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What to Do When Your Child Isn’t Settling Into Daycare

Jackie Currie — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:47:08 +0000

Happy Friday, Lovely!

Today's post talks about a common challenge that many parents (and daycare providers) experience...

What to do when a child has difficulty settling in at a new daycare.

I've compiled tips and advice of my own and from others (real parents and providers) who have been there, and come through on the other side.

I'd love it if you would pass it along to anyone you think it may help.

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What to Do When Your Child Can’t Make Friends at School

Jackie Currie — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:36:40 +0000

Hey Lovely,

Several times over the years, I've had parents write to me asking what they can do if their child has trouble making friends at school.

Each time, I've taken the question to my Facebook community to get real answers from parents who have been there with their child.

I thought I'd put the most common suggestions and solutions into a blog post so I can share it when the question comes up in the future, and I thought I'd share it with you today too.

If you have a child of your own, or in your care, who struggles to make friends in the classroom or on the playground, you may find the advice here helpful. xx

Just click the link below to read the full post.

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Painted Heart Worry Stones for Kids with Separation Anxiety

Jackie Currie — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 01:51:13 +0000

Good morning, Lovely!

I have the sweetest craft to share with you today. Your kids can make these, but you might want to make them too!

They're "worry stones" with a heart painted on the front and a loving message printed on the back.

They're wonderful to make for kids who struggle with separation anxiety, worries and stress.

They can carry them in their pocket and give it a squeeze when they're missing their parents or when they're upset.

They were so fun and easy to make, and they look just darling.

Click the link below to check them out!

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What to Do When Your Child Hates the Car Seat

Jackie Currie — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:38:29 +0000

Hey Lovely!

A bit of a different post today, as I'm working on a series of posts about common parenting challenges.

If your child, or one of your daycare children hate the car seat, you know how stressful driving anywhere can be.

I polled our HH Facebook community for advice on the situation, and received tons of great tips and solutions.

If you have a child who hates the car seat (or know someone else who does), please check out (and share) this post. :)

Click the link below to read it in full.

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Stress-Free “All You Can Play” Birthday Party at Chuck E. Cheese’s

Jackie Currie — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 09:03:16 +0000

Hey! I just wanted to give you a little heads up.

Have you heard about Chuck E. Cheese's new "All You Can Play" birthday party packages?

Your kids won't run out of tokens! They get to play all the games they want for the duration of your party.

You can see how our party went in the link below. You have to love that they do everything for you, from the invites and balloons to the food, cake, and loot bags.

And you can book the whole thing online in a matter of seconds.

Talks about a stress-free party! Click the link below to get the details!

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Best Homemade Laundry Detergent – 80 Gallons for $20

Jackie Currie — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:00:08 +0000

Slash your laundry costs to 10 dollars per year.

You know what's crazy? The number of toxic chemicals in a jug of commercial brand laundry detergent. You know what's crazier? Our babies have their little mouths and noses pressed up to clothing and bedding scented with those chemicals from the day they're born. Night and day. How can that possibly be ok? How can that be safe?

Check out my 3 ingredient Homemade Laundry Detergent recipe. It's free of toxins, you can make it in minutes, and it costs a fraction of what store-bought detergents cost. I've been using this recipe for 5 years, and I'll never go back to store-bought. I hope you'll give it a try. For your family, for the planet and for your pocket-book.

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Powerful Words of Wisdom for High School Seniors – 20 Things Your College Kid Needs to Hear

Jackie Currie — Tue, 01 May 2018 12:19:14 +0000

If you have a teen graduating from High School this year, congratulations!

Your son or daughter is about to enter a whole new chapter of his or her life, and embark on the path that will carry them into their future.

Whether you pan to write them a heart-felt message in a card, or sit down and have a meaningful, one-on-one conversation with them, here are 18 things every high school graduate needs to hear before heading off to college.

Click on the link below to read the full post.

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How to Stop a Toddler from Taking their Diaper off at Nap Time

Jackie Currie — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:34:10 +0000

Easy trick to stop a toddler from taking their diaper off at nap time or night time. If you’ve ever had a toddler who takes off their diaper after pooping at nap time or bedtime, you know how messy the results can be. This simple solution is guaranteed to prevent toddlers from taking their diaper...

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11 Sure-Fire Ways to Stop Sibling Fighting and to Encourage Kids to Get Along

Jackie Currie — Tue, 30 May 2017 08:17:45 +0000

Tired of listening to your kids arguing all the time? Here are 11 effective and simple ways to stop sibling fighting and to encourage your kids to get along. Sibling rivalry, bickering, squabbling, arguing… call it what you will, it’s frustrating, upsetting and mentally exhausting when your kids constantly fight with each other. A certain amount of...

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My Kid Wants to Quit an Extracurricular Activity. What Should I do?

Jackie Currie — Sat, 06 May 2017 16:26:12 +0000

There's a situation that almost every parent dreads, but is certain to go through at one time or another. It's when your child wants to quit an extracurricular activity that they asked to sign up for.

If you haven't been through it yet, be thankful, but be prepared... because it's likely going to happen at some point.

Here are some important things to consider when your child says "I QUIT!"

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When Chore Charts Don’t Work – What To Do Instead

Jackie Currie — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 18:26:38 +0000

You have the highest hopes when you launch your new chore chart system to your kids, but what happens when the system totally fails? If Chore Charts aren’t working for your family, don’t stress! There are other successful ways to get your kids on board with helping out around the house! How to get your kids to clean...

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How to Get the Disgusting Stink Out of Your Hockey Gear At Home

Jackie Currie — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 15:36:29 +0000

Pssst. About that stink wafting out of your kids' hockey bag...

It's enough to knock you over, right?

Well, today I'm gonna tell you how you can get rid of that stink by washing all of your kids gear at home in your washing machine. Yep! Even those stinky gloves!

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What to Do When Your Baby Won’t Take a Bottle – Real Solutions from Real Parents

Jackie Currie — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:00:58 +0000

If your breastfed baby won't take a bottle, going back to work, getting out for a few hours, or just getting some feeding help can seem like an impossibility.

You are not alone. It's a really common parenting challenge, and thankfully, when I asked the HH community for advice about it recently, they had TONS of suggestions, sharing what worked for them when they were in the same boat.

Here are 29 solutions from real parents and parenting experts to help you transition your baby successfully from breast to bottle.

And be sure to click through because I've shared what went down the first time I left my own breastfed baby at home with my husband and a bottle. Eek!

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Pacifier Weaning – Easy Ways to Help Your Child Give Up the Soother

Jackie Currie — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 14:56:12 +0000

Weaning your child off a pacifier can be stressful for both parents and child, so let's make it as pain-free as we can for everyone.

I've asked my Facebook followers for their best tips, tricks and advice when it comes to helping kids break the soother habit.

In this post you'll find load of creative and helpful tricks that have worked for many parents.

Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for the one no-fail trick that was suggested time and time again. It's a good one!

Click the link below to read the post!

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When Your Child Hates the Bath – 10 Proven Solutions

Jackie Currie — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 03:00:42 +0000

Does your child hate bath time? Don't worry, you're not alone. It's parenting challenge that I'm asked about often. Recently, I took the question to my Facebook page, and asked "what can you do if your child hates the bath" and my readers offered up lots of advice.

Here are 10 fun and simple solutions that may help end the bath time battles at your house.

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40+ Ways to Save Money on Groceries when you Have a Hungry Family to Feed

Jackie Currie — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:00:18 +0000

Looking to reduce your grocery costs? Check out these tips and tricks to help you spend less at the grocery store every week.

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25+ More Great Books for Boys

Jackie Currie — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:00:33 +0000

25+ More great books for boys! These novels are filled with action, suspense, adventure and drama, and will captivate even the most reluctant readers. A few months ago, I wrote a post titled 40+ Best Books for Boys, which was a list of the very best books that my boys and I have read together over the...

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When Your Child Won’t Poop on the Potty – Real Solutions that Work

Jackie Currie — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:00:44 +0000

Here are 10 solutions for kids who won’t poop on the potty. They’ve been tried and tested by frustrated parents just like you, and they work. One of the most common toilet training challenges a parent can encounter is when their child won’t poop on the potty. I know. You thought the worst of the...

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Simple Trick to Organize Gift Cards and Rewards Cards in Your Wallet

Jackie Currie — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 14:51:42 +0000

Tired of digging through your wallet to find the right gift card or reward card at the checkout? Save time and keep all your cards organized and easily accessible with this one simple trick!

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How to Get Teens to Hang Up Their Towels: 10 Fail-Proof Solutions

Jackie Currie — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:24:31 +0000

10 easy, effectiveways to get teens to hang up their towels after every single shower! “Hang up your towel!” “Where’d you leave your towel?” “Why is this towel on the floor?” “Is that where your towel belongs?” On and on it goes…. Sound familiar? If you have teenagers you might be able to relate. I...

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30 Time Saving Tips and Hacks for Home

Jackie Currie — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:37:30 +0000

Get organized and save time, space, effort and energy with these 30 time saving tips and hacks for the home. Household tips, life-hacks, time-savers, short-cuts, game-changers… call them what you will; they’re all words used to describe those handy, little tricks that make life a bit easier. And who doesn’t love the sound of that? Hey!...

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Toddler Biting: Why it Happens and How You Can Stop It

Jackie Currie — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 04:26:20 +0000

Toddler biting solutions from real parents and teachers. In this article, we address toddler biting behaviour – why toddlers bite, how to handle it, and ways to put an end to toddler biting at home and daycare. You’ve know the scene – the kids are playing nicely while the parents chat nearby, when all of...

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What To Do When your Kid’s Afraid to Sleep Alone – 40+ Solutions That Work

Jackie Currie — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 21:11:41 +0000

40+ Tested and true solutions to try when your kid’s afraid to sleep alone at night. Banish bedtime monsters and bedtime battles for good! If your child is afraid to sleep at night, whether it’s because they’re afraid of the dark, afraid of monsters under the bed, or just afraid to be left alone in...

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How Many Days in a Month – Easy Trick to Remember

Jackie Currie — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:30:54 +0000

Use your knuckles to figure out how many days are in a month. This knuckle trick is so easy, even young children can learn it. It’s so much simpler than remembering that rhyme! I don’t know about you, but as a kid I could never remember the rhyme that helps you remember how many days...

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Faucet Extender for Toddlers to Help Kids Reach The Taps

Jackie Currie — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:55:07 +0000

What do you do when your kids can’t reach the taps in the bathroom? This inexpensive Faucet Extender is easy to slip on over your taps to bring the water to your child’s hands. It’s easy to put on and off and a real back-saver because you won’t have to lift your kids up to reach the...

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