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Feel Good About What Your Kids Eat

So yes, when feeding children, patience is necessary. And adding variety is an important step to lay the groundwork for a lifetime of good healthy eating habits. Here are some straightforward ideas to transition your kiddos to quick and healthy snacks you feel good about them eating.

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We Can Still Bring the Winter Cheer This Year

We put our heads together over here and came up with some fun ideas for both the kids and grownups to spark creativity and a little indulgence as well as some whimsical tidbits and trivia to keep the seasonal spirit going strong this winter.

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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.

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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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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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It's What's NOT Included that Matters

Maybe more importantly is what’s not included in a list of ingredients and understanding what to avoid using on our skin and in our bodies.

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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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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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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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Resolutions, Yah or Nah?

Do you set New Year’s resolutions? If so, here's some tips on how to make it attainable!

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5 Gift Ideas for Parents

Skip the oven mitts and snowman candles this year and pick out something mom or dad will really appreciate this holiday season. Having the family all together is wonderful, but from one parent

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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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To Stockpile or Not to Stockpile…

Diapers. All parents have a love-hate relationship with them. They save us from a disgusting mess but we change what feels like 1 million of them daily and it lasts… for YEARS. It’

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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

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Time to Konmari Your Kid's Closet

Thousands of people watched the Marie Kondo special on Netflix and started throwing away all the things. Grab a trash bag, arm sweep everything off every surface into the bag and donate it.

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5 Tips For Parents Tired Of Battling Picky Toddlers

Some kids are just plain picky. It could be sensory related, perhaps a power struggle but there are some that are just not interested in a variety of foods.Battling a toddler over

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Why Not Just Water?

At ABBY& FINN we are parents. We knew there was a better way to have what we need to care for our children. So as parents, we set out to make the

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Eat the Rainbow

Feeding kids can be less than fun sometimes. As parents, we want to keep them fed. We also want to feed them nutrient dense food. While organic chicken and fresh kale may be