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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…