http://www.sheknows.com/authors/nichole-beaudry/articles Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950401/little-liars We know that almost all children try lying at some point. But what should we do when our little angels look us in the face and tell a whopper? Here are three things to keep in mind when dealing with your little liar. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950401/little-liars Nichole Beaudry Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/949905/ill-take-a-little-me-time-please When you're a mom, it's all too easy to put the needs of your family before your own. But when you don't take care of yourself, how can you truly care for them? Here's a 7-step plan for carving out some much-needed me time. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/949905/ill-take-a-little-me-time-please Nichole Beaudry Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/949893/go-out-and-get-dirty When you think of your own childhood, how many of your memories are of time spent inside? It turns out our parents were onto something; encouraging our children to go outside and get dirty is good for their overall development. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/949893/go-out-and-get-dirty Nichole Beaudry Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/949323/if-youre-grateful-and-you-know-it-write-a-note Thank you notes are a lovely way to show others that you truly appreciate them. By teaching our kids why and how to write them, we’ll raise children who others will be happy to know. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/949323/if-youre-grateful-and-you-know-it-write-a-note Nichole Beaudry Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/948841/coping-with-sibling-rivalry Sibling rivalry can be a tough family dynamic to work through, but there's an upside to those sibling struggles. Sibling rivalry is actually an important and healthy part of child development. Here are 5 ways to ease the strife and help create peace. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/948841/coping-with-sibling-rivalry Nichole Beaudry Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/947585/rocky-road-and-rainbows I lost my father before I even had the chance to know him. Although I have no real memories of him, he managed to leave me with the greatest gift a father could give his child. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/947585/rocky-road-and-rainbows Nichole Beaudry