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Yes! Your Kids Should Be Doing Chores

Expecting your kiddos to help around the house has lots of benefits. Here are some suggestions to start as well as what tasks are age-appropriate.

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.

Grown-up Talk

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.

Real Talk

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?

Grown-up Talk

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.

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!

Baby Talk

Lesser-Known Milestones for Kiddos

The lesser-known milestones? You know the ones I’m talking about…the ones that you hardly ever hear of and then when you tell someone about what happened at bath time the night before they’re all like oh yeah ...

Grown-up Talk

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.

Grown-up Talk

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!

Grown-up Talk

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.

Baby Talk

Demystifying Development: 10 Tips for a Tranquil Tummy Time

How to make tummy time fun for everyone and connect with baby!

Real Talk

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.

Real Talk

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.

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