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The Ultimate Back-to-School Checklist: What To Do Now and What Can Wait
We know—it feels like we’re finally ready to enjoy summer with plenty of travel and fun activities underway. The time to take a well-deserved deep breath for getting through another successful school...
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10 Tips for Introducing Your Older Child to a New Baby Sibling
In about two weeks my family dynamic is going to totally change as we prepare to bring home our second baby. At just 20 months, my older child still feels like my baby. Though I’ve been telling her...
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Kindergarten Teachers Share What They Wish Parents Knew About School Today
Having your little one embark on their kindergarten journey is such an exciting time, filled with wonder, worry, nostalgia—and, of course, some questions about all the newness and unknowns, too. As a...
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These Guilt-Free Special Treats Get My Kids Excited About School Lunch
I know I’m not the only mom who lives and breathes by her daily special treat—whether in the form of an iced coffee, a bag of spicy chips, or a chocolate bar. I typically reward myself with something...
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What I Wish I Knew About the Preschool Years
Preschool is one of those things that feels so far away when you’re holding your tiny baby but creeps up on you so fast. One minute, you’re in between naps and feedings, and the next, you’re shopping...
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Is Your Little One Off to Preschool? Here’s How to Prep Them (And Yourself!)
Parenthood is quite the adventure—we know the years are short, but the days can be extra long (hello, the sleep deprivation stage!). Somehow, the first time your not-so-little-one goes to preschool...
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The After-School Meltdown is Normal, But That Doesn’t Make It Easy—Here’s How...
For kids and parents alike, entering the new school year has its ups and downs. Everyone must adjust to new routines, new bedtimes, and even new meal times. With all the changes, one emotion is...
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My Child Still Sucks Their Thumb—Here’s Why I’m Not Making Them Quit
My 4-year-old sucks his thumb. Usually, it’s just when he’s tired, nervous, or in a new situation. He’s not alone—the National Institute of Health estimates that 50 percent of kids suck their thumbs,...
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30 Cute Non-Candy Halloween Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Like most holidays as a parent, Halloween has become such a special holiday to celebrate. We play dress up, partake in fun family activities, watch scary movies, and, of course, eat lots of sweet...
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Just Like Christmas Morning: The 2024 Amazon Toy List is Here!
I imagine many of us remember a coveted present we received during the holidays as a child. For me, every birthday, holiday, or ‘surprise treat’ day involved a Winnie the Pooh-themed gift. Whether it...
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20+ Thanksgiving Books for Kids That Are Cute and Culturally Responsive
As an adult, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. But, as the daughter of immigrants who were new to America, I never felt like we were doing it “right” as a child. Holidays and traditions,...
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These Playdate Cards Are Going Viral—And They’re Perfect for Introvert...
Playdate scheduling can be anxiety-producing for introverted parents—especially those with extroverted children. My youngest, an extrovert, has repeatedly pulled me by the hand to meet one of her...
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Spooky Fun: Free, Printable Halloween Coloring Pages for Kids 🎃
To me, Halloween always meant neighborhood trick-or-tricking, parties with friends, cute costumes, and, of course, tons of candy. It seems so many of my childhood (and college) photos are from...
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30+ Children’s Books About Gratitude to Read With Your Little Ones
The power of books for our little ones can never be understated. Books are catalysts and conduits to learning about a world different from our own and also in understanding our own identities in...
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I Stopped Apologizing for My Shy Kid—And You Should Too
I describe myself as an extroverted introvert. If casually presented with the opportunity to socialize, I will typically decline. It’s only when I am forced into social situations that I open up. As a...
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10 Simple Ways to Teach Your Kids to Be Grateful
Teaching kids how to be grateful is one of the more challenging parts of parenthood. Not only is being grateful a really abstract concept for young children but, by nature, little ones are pretty...
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My Kids Attend a Nut-Free Preschool—Here Are Our Go-To Lunchbox Snacks
I have never been a fan of nuts, but when I was pregnant with my firstborn, I read so many articles recommending that consuming nuts during pregnancy could help prevent future nut allergies for kids....
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My Nephew Wants to be Elsa for Halloween—An Expert Shares How to Prepare for...
My nephew is turning 5 soon and is obsessed with all things outer space, building train routes, and racing Hot Wheels cars. He loves being silly, trying out slide tackles at soccer, and laughing...
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Extra-Special Presents: 22 Big-Ticket Gift Ideas for Little and Big Kids
I find it tricky during the holidays to find the right balance between giving my kids a magical, gift-filled season and not adding too much to their playroom that seriously needs some decluttering. Of...
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The Best Holiday Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys
This year, much to my 6-year-old’s dismay, I requested “no gifts” on her birthday party invitation. Why? She still had unopened toys from last year’s party. The absolute last thing she—or our...
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