Editors Note: There are many research-based articles on the pros and cons of gender-specific toys, a topic that many parents are passionate about. In our toy series with our partner Wicked Uncle, we will be highlighting a specific age and...
Our resident sleep expert, Dr. Sarah Mitchell, joined Mid-Peninsula Moms Blog founder, Kelly Arditi, to tackle your questions on how to stop your baby from waking up early. With nearly 1,000 views at the time of publishing, this was...
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Christmas is here, and one my favorite things to do with the kids is to read Christmas books. Some are silly, some are serious, but all are good for enjoying Holiday Snuggles....
It’s Valentine’s! Let’s show the love. How? Try these three mindfulness practices to nurture connection and support your loved ones.
1. Mindful Appreciation
With moms carrying 71% of the mental load at home, showing appreciation for their efforts is essential. Acknowledge...
I’m quick to share my knowledge about AI’s implications for educators and learning.
But when it comes to parenting? I’m still figuring it out right alongside you. And boy, am I failing. I have zero excuses. I understand the research....
Curiosity can help develop your kid’s imagination and problem-solving skills. You can assist by learning five ways to stimulate your child’s curiosity.
When I met my husband I didn’t have plans or fairytale dreams of getting married and having children. Sadly, I had lost those dreams after I hit the dating scene in college and met so many bad seeds. But...
Sterne School is unique among independent schools in that the youngest students we serve are fourth graders. As the fourth-grade California History teacher (I’m also the Head of Sterne’s Lower & Middle School), it is my pleasure to get...
Congratulations, you have a baby! You are about to experience overwhelming love and wonder at the miracle that a real, live human baby really did just emerge from your body. You are also in for a whole lot of...
I approached potty training for both my kids the same way: by not really doing it. I didn't read any books on the subject, we didn't practice a certain technique, and we didn't track their progress on a sticker...
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