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16 Sanity-Saving Tips for Celebrating Christmas With Little Kids
Last year, on the night of December 25, I put my kids to bed and collapsed on the couch. All I could think was, WHEW. It’s over…
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5 Adult Conversations You Should Let Your Kids Overhear
A few weeks ago, my husband and I found ourselves in a rare situation: Both the toddler and the preschooler had been happily playing…
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What You Need to Know About Caring For a Sick Toddler
When my oldest child was not quite two years old, we took him for a train ride on a real-life Thomas the Tank Engine. This is going to be so much fun! I remember thinking…
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How Ruining My Kid’s Artwork Made Me a Better Parent
It all started innocently enough. My 5-year-old said he wanted to make hearts for his grandparents…
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An Educator’s Top Tips for Engaging Your Gifted Reader
Having an avid and gifted reader is a parenting dream, but sometimes the reality of keeping your gifted learner challenged is hard…
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30 Ways to Make This Autumn Unforgettable [Free Printable]
Last week, after I vocally mourned the end of summer for the fifty-seventh time, my son chimed in that he actually loves fall…
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Dear Son, About That Pink Bathing Suit
Dear son, Can we talk about that pink bathing suit you wore all summer long? You see, you’re five years old now…
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The Life-Changing Parenting Lesson I Learned From a Bucket of Seashells
Because I’m a creature of habit, I got up at 6am every morning on our recent vacation to go for a walk…
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This Magic Trick Can Completely Transform Your Relationship in a Single Day
I could tell you that I didn’t hear my husband come in the door, but that would be a lie. The truth is that…
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The Train Analogy That Will Completely Change How You See Your Crying Child
My 4-year-old was climbing into bed, his face turned away from me and toward the wall, when he asked the question…
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This is the Last Chubby Summer
I’m sitting cross-legged on the grass in the middle of our half-acre backyard. There isn’t a foot of shade to be found…
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5 Gifts Moms Must Start Giving Themselves
Do you know how some people are just amazing gift givers? I have one particular friend who always blows me away…