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Adding joy to your home office space

If you can pull just one tip from our list to help your WFH environment, I think you’ll find a little can go a long way.

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What Will Summer Look Like?

We aren’t infectious disease specialists, virologists, or behavioral psychologists over here, but we are parents. Here’s how we are looking ahead toward planning the summer months.

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Does all Kid-Friendly Design Have to Center Around an Exersaucer?

The basic idea in designing a space that your whole family can enjoy is that it feels like you and is comfortable.

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Keep Calm & Download an App

Knowing I can’t possibly be the only one struggling to maintain a nice even state of mind this time of year, we’ve gathered a little round-up of some meditation apps to download in the hopes that they will calm your body and mind while giving you a little perspective. Good luck!

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Bored Game vs Board Game!

With chilly winter months staring us in the face, there's no better time to grab a new board game some quality family time. And because you don't want to be chained to a Monopoly board for the next five hours of your life, we've compiled a list of games both you and the kids will enjoy.

Real Talk

Multitasking or Multi-failing?

I feel as though multitasking is hard-wired into me as a mom to find the most efficient way to move through a day. I’m pulled in several directions at once and my need to plow through tasks never allows me to fully engage and be present with my kids.

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Emotional Challenges With Your Second Child

The most challenging differences between parenting one child instead of two were far more emotionally nuanced. Here are some common big struggles and what you can do to manage them.

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Am I a Covid Mom-Shamer?

My free-wheeling parenting attitude went out the window with COVID because all of a sudden, the choices another parent makes for her child may very well affect the health of my family. And with the higher stakes, I’ve found myself slipping into mom-shaming. Is that terrible of me?

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Potentially Troubling Parenting Phrases

We may overlook the potential damage some of our off-hand phrases could have on kids. Here's some alternatives to try out instead.

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Getting Dressed These Days

Has the once shiny upside of your COVID wardrobe of always being completely comfortable tarnished into more of a what’s the point? mentality? You feeling me? Are you excited to have a reason, any reason, to put a little effort into your appearance these days?

Baby Talk

How to Cope with a Colicky Baby

Having a colicky baby is stressful and hard on parents. Here are a few strategies for coping. Hang in there, it will get better!

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Five Items You Can Buy in the Discount Aisle to Have Fun with Your Kids

Discount stores and aisles can be a great resource for some inexpensive entertainment while we are spending more time at home with our kiddos. Check out some of our ideas below for fun on the cheap with your little ones this summer.

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The Best Podcasts For This Summer

Whether you're on a road trip or hanging at home this summer, here's a list of podcasts for your family to enjoy together and some for your own ears!

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Gardening With Toddlers

Getting kids involved in the garden is not only good for piquing their interest level in nutrition but it also boosts their confidence as they tackle a new skill.

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What We're All Feeling, Together

No matter where we are, we are still in this together - all while being apart. Here are a few things that happened over the last month that you may identify with and take comfort in knowing someone else is feeling it as well.

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Checking in on You During all of This

As we care for our children during this trying time, we want to let you know that we are feeling it too and you’re not alone. We compiled a list of resources and ideas in hopes of easing your daily stress.

Baby Talk

BABY IS ON THE MOVE! ARE YOU PREPARED?

You've got a walking, talking, rambunctious toddler whose curiosity for adventure is endless! It's time to childproof, and here's how!

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How to Make the Most Out Of (or at least survive) the Winter Months

Try to head off that wintertime funk with these strategies!

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Acts of Kindness a Toddler Can Do

Empathy and the subsequent kindness that can stem from it are traits that we all hope to instill in our kiddos. Here are a few of our favorite ideas to teach kids empathy.

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Rub-a-dub-dub, Fun in the Tub

Bath time is more than just a way to wipe away the boogers and playground dirt. When your child plays in the bath they are fine-tuning some major developmental skills and stimulating their imagination.

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12 Books About Winter For Young Kids

Reading to kids is the best way to instill a love of reading and lay a foundation for their literacy development. Here are our favorite 12 books about winter for young kids!

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A Spoon Full of Empathy Helps the World Go 'Round

The best time to teach empathy is now. There is no time too early or too late.

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5 Things To Do On Sunday To Make For An Easier Week

We have a few tricks to ease even the busiest of Mondays. Check out some of our favorite Sunday tricks that make for an easier week.

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Our Favorite Halloween Treats for Little Ones

Lots of quick treats to entertain the kids and get in the Halloween spirit.

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5 Extraordinary Benefits To Cooking with Toddlers

Toddlers are like sponges. They soak up the world through all of their senses and usually leave a trail of chaos in their wake. Even still, they are learning and thriving and becoming