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De-Stress Your Life: Great Podcasts on Parental Health and Wellbeing
It’s always a great occasion to consider what you can do to make your life as stress-free as possible. How about downloading a parenting podcast or two? The wonderful thing […]
Ditching the New Year’s Resolutions: Five Things to Try Instead
Every year, as the New Year rings in, thousands of people around the world make “new year, new me” pledges – only to find themselves discouraged and disappointed a few […]
Put the “Om” in Homework: Tips to Ease Homework Frustration & Boost Focus
By the time Meira Mednick’s daughter was in third grade, homework time had morphed into lengthy, embattled evenings fraught with angry tears as frustrated daughter and frazzled mom squared off. […]
Prepare Your Kids for College: 10 Things to Do Now So They Are Ready
My son looked at me with dread in his eyes. He needed to find out about driver’s education classes, and there was minimal information on the website. I smiled and […]
An Advent Calendar of Family Fun
Traditionally, Advent calendars are small gifts you open for 24 days in December. This year, plan 24 activities to enjoy with the family during the holiday season. Not sure where […]
An Advent Calendar of Family Fun
Traditionally, Advent calendars are small gifts you open for 24 days in December. This year, plan 24 activities to enjoy with the family during the holiday season. Not sure where […]
10 Commandments for More Holiday Cheer
Want to experience a more joyful holiday season this year that doesn’t leave you depleted, miserable and broke? Here are 10 ways to shift your perspective and take command of […]
8 Things You Can Do Right Now to Truly Support Your Friend Through a Divorce
The first time I attended the wedding of a friend, I knew exactly what to do. I brought a gift, set it on the gift table, and sat on the […]
The Life-Changing Magic of Purging Toys
Until recently, I was convinced my life would be better if only we had more space. Until we got a bigger house or remodeled, I thought a special organizing system […]
10 Science-Backed Benefits of Practicing Gratitude with Kids
Only recently have scientists begun to study the benefits of gratitude. Vitamin G, as some like to call it, plays a critical role in health and happiness. Focusing on the […]