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FREE Workshops that teach children skills!

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Hi friend, This summer my girls have loved taking classes from an online life skills summer camp. And I have good news: the director just announced that they are opening up FREE classes for all age groups, August 4-6!! Register Today for FREE! You will get access to dozens of short (mostly 5- to 20-minute) workshops that will teach your kids practical skills , like how to: order at a restaurant wrap a present pack a suitcase open a bank account love and let go of your stuff make taco soup start a conversation feel more calm start a business ...and so much more! What's even more amazing? There are workshops for parents as well! Click HERE to see the full list of classes . I hope you love them as much as we have! ​ PS - These Life Skills classes are totally FREE, so save your spot today before registration closes! ​ ​ Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 110 N Interstate 35 Suite 315-835, Round Rock, TX 78681 ​ ...

The FREE No Yell Challenge Starts Tomorrow!

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Hello friend! If you've been here a while, you know that I host a FREE #NoYellChallenge twice a year on Instagram. I'm doing a new one starting tomorrow (Tuesday, July 30th). If you're new or haven't done one for a while, here are three things to know about it: For 3 days, I challenge you to not raise your voice or talk to your child in an unkind way. It's totally free! All of the teaching and support is via Instagram posts and stories with a free printable coming on the last day. It's not about perfection, it's about practicing being in control. You can't fail! Come Listen To The Pep Talk! Together, we are retraining our brains to see the positive in our lives, the good in our children, and to be able to be in control of ourselves. It is all about PRACTICE. ​ Join me today over on Instagram for daily takeaways as we learn together how to be the parents we want to be! ​ ​ Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 110 N I...

What to do when your kids are fighting...

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Hi friend, Parents can easily (but unknowingly) make fighting worse. Come learn how to help your children get along BETTER in my webinar TONIGHT at 9pm CST, " Sibling Rivalry: What Helps and What Doesn't. " Join Me TONIGHT! Here's a quick tip: When your children are fighting, be sure to not assign adult meaning to their disagreements . Assigning adult meaning: prolongs their arguing makes what they are fighting about a bigger deal creates a bigger wedge between the siblings So keep the right perspective, and give them space if it's safe. Come learn so much more tonight! ​ ​ PS - I will be teaching my Sibling Rivalry webinar LIVE tonight at 9pm CST ! Grab a spot to join me live or to catch the replay. ​ ​ Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 110 N Interstate 35 Suite 315-835, Round Rock, TX 78681 ​

How I first went viral.

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Hi friend, Way back in 2017, I started talking about the benefits of siblings fighting on Instagram. The content I made about this topic went viral, and this was the first step in me growing and eventually founding Simply on Purpose. You might say, whaaaat? There are benefits to siblings fighting?! My answer is a resounding YES! To hear all I have to say about this topic, join me in my webinar " Sibling Rivalry: What Helps and What Doesn't " this Thursday, July 25th at 9pm CST. Reserve My Seat! Even if you can't make it live, there's always a replay! We usually have 30-40 minutes of teaching + a LIVE Q&A at the end. ​ PS - Join me for my webinar all about Sibling Rivalry this Thursday, July 25th at 9pm CST! ​ Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 110 N Interstate 35 Suite 315-835, Round Rock, TX 78681 ​

4 ways to have a fun Family Movie Night 🎥🍿 (free printable!)

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Hi friend, There is nothing that gets me like the smell of popcorn in anticipation of family movie night . I love it SO much!! Want to learn a few fun ways to make it extra special? Click below for four ways to take your family movie night to the next level. Take Me There! ​ ​ PS - If you need ideas for what to watch, grab my FREE list of 75 family-friendly movies ! ​ ​ Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 110 N Interstate 35 Suite 315-835, Round Rock, TX 78681 ​

Let's teach your child to be responsible!

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Ahoy matey! I am SO excited to bring you along on a pirate adventure as I share this month's new issue of the Teach Me How subscription : "Take Care of Yer Treasures: Learning How to Be Responsible for the Things That Belong to You." This resource is perfect if you would like to teach your children: To clean up after themselves To take good care of the things that are theirs And that every choice has a consequence, good or bad! And most importantly, that when are are responsible it builds TRUST in a family. Get "Take Care of Yer Treasures" Today! *With a printable "choose your own adventure" story and a Treasure Island game (with adorable character pieces!) , you'll find that your little buccaneers will be working as a crew to take care of their stuff! Let's sail, me hearties! ​ ​ Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 110 N Interstate 35 Suite 315-835, Round Rock, TX 78681 ​

Our favorite summer tradition: The Free Ice Cream Truck🍦

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Hi friend, If you've been around you know what our family's favorite summer tradition is: the Free Ice Cream Truck! We love seeing the joy on our neighbor's faces as we pull up in our van, music playing, and hand out FREE ice cream 😁 Read how to do it HERE It's not only a lovely way to spend a summer afternoon, but it's also an affordable way to teach your kids the value of service and bringing happiness to others! Click to read all about how to create your own free ice cream truck to spread joy to your neighborhood. Spoiler alert: It's SO simple! ​ ​ ​ Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 110 N Interstate 35 Suite 315-835, Round Rock, TX 78681 ​

An easy and fun family activity this summer (printable)

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Hi friend, It's so fun to discover exactly what your family's favorite ice cream store is! Or park! Or French fries! And summer is the perfect time for an adventure to find that out. The Family Passport is all you need! ​ And better yet, use code ADVENTURE to get 30% off and get your adventures started today! Get 30% off The Family Passport! Here's how it works: Pick something you want to find a favorite of together. Favorite hike? Froyo? Place to get hamburgers? Print your passports. Every person can have individual passports to rate the place and make their own notes. Find your favorite! Work your way through a list and together, determine your favorite. Keep your passports forever and revisit your favorites again and again. This is where you really build your family culture—by making memories and doing the things you all love together. I hope this is the kickstart to many great summer adventures together! ​ PS - Start finding your f...

(fixed!) 30 simple ways to fill your child's cup this summer (free printable!)

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Happy Thursday friend! Filling your child's emotional cup is a proactive way to parent! When their cup is empty, they struggle. When it's full, behavior really improves! AND the wonderful news is that their cups are so easy to fill! All it takes is a bit of your undivided attention. I've created a FREE printable, "​ 30+ Ways to Fill Your Child's Cup This Summer ." You can print it out, or use is as your phone screensaver! Add the printable to your cart, and the code SUMMERCUP will take the total to $0. ​ Download the 30 Ideas + Screensaver Try any of these ideas and notice how your child's behavior changes for the better! ​ ​ Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 110 N Interstate 35 Suite 315-835, Round Rock, TX 78681 ​

30 simple ways to fill your child's cup this summer (free printable!)

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Happy Thursday friend! Filling your child's emotional cup is a proactive way to parent! When their cup is empty, they struggle. When it's full, behavior really improves! AND the wonderful news is that their cups are so easy to fill! All it takes is a bit of your undivided attention. I've created a FREE printable, "​ 30+ Ways to Fill Your Child's Cup This Summer ." You can print it out, or use is as your phone screensaver! Add the printable to your cart, and the code SUMMERCUP will take the total to $0! ​ Download the 30 Ideas + Screensaver Try any of these ideas and notice how your child's behavior changes for the better! ​ ​ Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 110 N Interstate 35 Suite 315-835, Round Rock, TX 78681 ​

My favorite screen-free summer entertainment

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Hi friend, Have you heard about my favorite kid-friendly tech that entertains without a screen? The Yoto Player is a child-directed audio player that is PERFECT for getting kiddos into books all year long (but especially in the summer!). This audio player not only plays audiobooks on pre-loaded cards, but also music, podcasts, jokes, and more! All while keeping everyone safe. We love it for quiet time, traveling, and bedtime. Sybil has fallen in love with her Yoto and I know your child will love it too! Click the button for 10% off today. If you need some card recommendations, check out my 15 favorite Yoto cards sorted by age . ​ Click for 10% off a Yoto Mini! ​ ​ Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 110 N Interstate 35 Suite 315-835, Round Rock, TX 78681 ​