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More Than a Place to Go: How to Choose the After-School Program That Feels Right
As summer winds down and school ramps back up, families face a familiar list of decisions. One of the most important? Where will your child go when the school day […]
Congratulations! You’ve Made It to August—Your Parenting Survival Award is in the Mail
August has arrived, and if you’re reading this, congratulations—you’ve survived another summer! Your prize? I’m so glad you asked! Prizes shouldn’t just be for kids, right? So let’s see what’s […]
The End of Summer Crunch: Why Starting Back-To-School Prep in July Saves Your Sanity
It happens every year as the end of summer approaches. The camp calendars are empty. The school supply lists have landed in inboxes. And somewhere between the back-to-school ads and […]
The Big 3 For Healthy Kids: Nutrition, Movement and Rest
There is a lot of information out there about kids’ health. Instead of looking for the latest fad when it comes to health, it’s important to keep things simple. Focusing […]
The Chef Du Jour: How to Throw a Delicious Cooking Themed Birthday Party
Does your son or daughter enjoy spending time in the kitchen preparing food for the family? Maybe you should consider a cooking-themed birthday this year. Including a child in the […]
Creating Birthday Magic Without The Pressure
Planning your child’s birthday can be exhausting.Pinterest boards, picture-perfect parties, and birthday themes are everywhere you look. It’s easy to feel like every year has to be bigger, brighter, more […]
More Than a Hero: What We Love About Fathers, According to Science
Every June, we set aside a day for greeting cards, barbecues, and goofy ties. But as we celebrate Father’s Day, it’s worth pausing to ask what, exactly, kids love about […]
How to Prevent the Summer Slide Without Turning Summer Into School
By mid-June, many parents feel two things at once: relief that the packed lunches and homework folders are gone, and worry about what three months away from school might mean. […]
The Power of Family Hobbies: Building Memories, One Activity at a Time
Sometimes, the best family traditions aren’t planned. They appear as a loaf of banana bread baked “just to try,” a Saturday spent learning guitar chords, or an afternoon tending a […]
The Things We Love Most About Mothers
Mothers wake up already in motion. Before their feet touch the floor, they are mentally scanning the day and cataloging lunches, permission slips, and the child who seemed quiet last […]