Does it feel like toys are multiplying in your house? It stresses me out a bit to think of where to put everything after Christmas or birthdays. So I compiled a list of the best non-toy gifts for kids of all ages. You’ll find something for babies, toddlers,...
The past year made me more appreciative of teachers than ever. I can’t tell you how happy I was to get a photo from school of my daughter practicing scissor skills with a trained preschool teacher. Guys, I am not cut out (no pun intended) to teach those things and...
Has anyone else mentally moved on to summer? After an unusually cold and snowy March and a dreary April, May is here! Cue the sunshine and Justin Timberlake memes! Last week, I chaperoned my oldest’s field trip to the zoo. It was 80-something degrees and sunny. I had...
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When I was pregnant, my husband used to read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle to my stomach. It was no surprise that it was a favorite bedtime story after my son was born. When it came time to pick a theme for his first birthday, I knew a Very Hungry...
While people reminisce about the lazy days of summer, those of us who spend the warmer months with kids all day often face a different reality. It may be constant bickering between siblings, a chorus of “I’m bored,” or an insatiable thirst for screen time. Or maybe...
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