Entries by Veronique De Miguel

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How to Raise a Spoiled Brat

Do you want your kid to grow up to be a spoiled brat? Of course not! However, you might inadvertently be setting him up to be just that. It’s so easy to lose perspective when it comes to our own kids…. That’s why we’ve come up with a list of things that are sure to […]

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Why You Should Let Your Children Argue

Sibling relationships can turn from love to hate and back several times a day. You can hear them playing happily in the backyard one moment, and the next thing you know they hate each others’ guts! It’s a normal occurrence of childhood. We parents try to mediate and help them make up ASAP. However, children […]

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Spiritual Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering is usually done out of a need certain people feel to help others and give of themselves because it brings them spiritual satisfaction. Knowing that your selfless acts of kindness have a positive impact on those around you is a shot in the arm. Those who give their time, energy and money without apparently […]

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Keys to Successful Sit-Down Family Dinners

Decades ago, families sat at the table for meals as a matter of fact. Our harried lives today don’t leave us much time to enjoy this on a daily basis. But, no matter what’s for dinner, there are unquestionable benefits to regular sit-down family meals. According to an article by Harold S. Koplewicz, MD, president […]

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Guide to Buenos Aires With Kids

I am a mom of two kids, living in Buenos Aires. So by experience, I’ve discovered the best ways to entertain my kids in the city. While Buenos Aires is a child-friendly city from the cultural and entertainment point of view, it has its downside such as the frightful state of public transportation, obstacle-ridden sidewalks […]