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9 Unique Books to Excite Kids About Their Local Environment

Kids are born with an innate interest in nature. Here are seven books that can help the adventure continue, even when it is time to go inside.

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The Ultimate List of 100 Baby Names Inspired by Jane Austen

It's been 200 years since the English novelist Jane Austen died, but this list of names inspired by her work still feel classically fresh.

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How to Discuss Climate Change With Your Kids

The realities of climate change can be overwhelming for kids. But there are ways to educate our kids without stressing them out.

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Healthy, Happy Kids: What You Can Do to Promote Resilience

There are four protective factors that are core to promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and reducing the risky behaviors you may fear as a parent.

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8 Science-Backed Reasons for Letting Your Kids Play Outdoors

You probably already know that outdoor play is essential for children's health and well-being. Here are eight science-backed reasons that prove you're right.

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9 Inspiring Books to Celebrate Earth Day with your Kids

Happy reading—and planting, recycling, conserving, and more—on Earth Day and every day. 

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3 Ways Kids Can Help with Spring Cleaning (More or Less)

Happy spring! Since the people with the shortest attention spans in our homes are the ones that cause the need for spring cleaning, here's how they can help.

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10 Outside Adventures That Require Little to No Planning

These 10 nature-based activities require very little in the way of supplies and can be implemented in (almost) a moment’s notice.

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5 Sensory Experiences to Enhance Learning & Benefit Any Kid

Sensory experiences can help increase focus and concentration and calm anxiety and hyperactivity in all kids- not just those with special needs.

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18 Brilliant Ways to Care For Your Pregnant Wife or Partner

My wife is pregnant now what? Pregnancy is, for many women, one of the most emotionally wrought and physically challenging experiences in life. Here are 18 ways to support your partner.

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16 Crazy And True Reasons My Toddler Cried Today

Here are 16 reasons my toddler cried today, also known as 16 reasons this momma needs a bottle of her own every night...

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April Fools' Day Pranks to Play on Your Kids Because They’ve Got it Coming

With April Fools' Day coming, you might be considering how to pull one over on your kids. I've consulted with a few smart alecks to offer you these suggestions.

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How to Make Storytelling a Fun and Engaging Family Affair

Storytelling is portable and requires no gadgets, batteries, or anything else to weigh down your diaper bag and can bring your family closer, too.

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6 Surprising Lessons I Learned by Taking the Time to Play

For adults, playing isn't always easy, but if you channel your inner actor and begin to share the joy, you just might learn something.

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4 Montessori Strategies to Help Prevent a Toddler Meltdown

We’ve all seen the toddler meltdown. It’s that end-of-the-world sobbing tantrum over something so small you may not have even known what it was.

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11 Lovely Children’s Books on Love

Valentine’s Day is the perfect kid holiday. You’re not old enough to be jaded by the “most romantic day of the year.” You get piles of candy and great books. 

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5 Things You Don’t Have to do to Be a Good Parent This Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day skip obsessing about what you “should” do and keep it simple by crossing these chores off the list.

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5 Steps to Giving (Good) Advice to New Parents

Here are five easy steps to giving your new-parent loved ones the advice they are looking for without looking like an idiot. (Often times, just listen!)

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What Quality Time With My Kids Really Looks Like

What constitutes quality time “with” your kids? How is that different from quality time “around” your kids?

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25 Missions for Your Fall Bucket List

Do these awesome things with your family before the crunchy leaves are covered in snow.

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The Challenge of Parenting Through Chronic Pain

Parenting is hard enough as it is. But add to that the debilitating experience of frequent migraines or pain, and it's nearly impossible. Here's how to cope.

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How Music Education Helps Teach Kids Empathy

Several studies have determined that kids exposed to music, particularly in groups or in correlation with rhythmic movement, have higher levels of empathy.

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5 Halloween Crafts You Can Do With Your Kids

Adults and children love Halloween. Here are five fun, easy and most importantly safe decorating ideas you can create together at home for spooky fun.

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6 Reasons You Should Consider A Doula

Doulas are non-medical birth guides that help women and their partners achieve the kinds of births and first weeks they desire. Here's why you might want one.