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Parenting Book Club - Cribsheet by Emily Oster

This week, we look at Emily Oster's Cribsheet: a data-driven guide to better, more relaxed parenting, from birth to preschool. You had me at 'more relaxed'!

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Serious Summer Safety

Not everything warrants the grey hairs we as parents let some things give us. That said, being vigilant about some typical summer activities can help keep your kiddos safe.

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Parenting Book Club - The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman

This book helps parents learn to say “I love you” in a way their child understands. What is your kiddo’s love language?!

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Top 5 Ways to Build Legal Resilience as a New Parent

By understanding your family’s legal rights beforehand, you can save yourselves from the hardships and heartaches of entering into a sticky situation. Getting these necessary ducks in a row will give you the peace of mind to fully enjoy time with your new family!

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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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Preschool Curriculum Cheat Sheet

Picking a preschool can feel overwhelming. Here’s a quick run-down of the most common preschool curriculums.

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The Antidote to Toddler Tantrums

A routine or schedule, whatever you call it, will quell a good deal of those toddler tantrums and will help free up some time for parents as well!

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Those Who Inspire

We put together a list of a few inspirational folks and their words of wisdom to share with your kiddos now.

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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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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