Twelve hours before my daughter’s 5th birthday party, I made a horrible discovery. No, I hadn’t forgotten to pick up the cake or put the wrong time on the invitation. Every decoration, goodie bag, and utensil was accounted for....
Last week, I wrote about how best to enjoy the last few days of summer with your children. Specifically, one of my suggestions was curling up with a bowl of popcorn and watching an animated movie. So, this week,...
So what is scrappin’ anyway? Ignoring the urban dictionary, five years ago I was sprawled on the floor with magazines, little pieces of paper everywhere, when my husband walked in and said, “you scrappin’ again?”
Aha, I thought, that’s exactly...
Representation in books matters for our children. They need to see people who look just like them doing anything and becoming anyone they want to. That was a key message for Ana Maria Medici, author of Dear Mrs. President,...
Playgrounds have always been more than just fun; they’re essential spaces where children grow physically, emotionally, and socially. In the past, these areas consisted only of swings, slides, and merry-go-rounds.
Today, the tech revolution is reshaping how kids interact with...
The bond of breastfeeding is powerful, but few moms realize it’s also their child’s very first dental treatment. Every suck, swallow, and breath at the breast is shaping how your baby’s mouth develops—from the width of their jaw to...
Like many of us, I am still in utter disbelief and sorrow that there has been yet another school shooting. I struggle enough with how to manage my own reactions to this catastrophic tragedy, and it is deeply saddening...
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We asked our contributors to share one of their child’s all-time favorite toys to help you build a holiday gift list that will be a hit. After all, toys are expensive, and if we’re buying...
From sleepless nights to new morning routines, it can be tough for kids to adjust to orthodontic treatment. And as parents, it can be just as tough to watch our children go through this adjustment period if we don’t...
Every year, for the Christmas / Thanksgiving vacation, we usually make plans that involve traveling to visit family in various countries. For the last five years, however, there hasn't been much in the way of travel due to the...


























