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Create New Travel Traditions With a Holiday Adventure

Maybe this is the year to do things a bit differently. Give your kids a new sense of what the holidays can feel like and take the road less traveled.

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Why the Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Went Viral

When a product makes a difference in helping our little one catch those precious zzzs, you better bet it gets our interest. Sea Dreams Soother to the rescue.

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A Helpful Guide to Introducing Your Kids to the Arts

Art- be it music, dance, theater, or visual, enhances learning of all kinds. Introducing the different modalities to our kids from an early age is key.

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5 Reasons Kids Shouldn't Hold You Back From Traveling

It’s unfortunate so many parents and parents-to-be feel that once they have children, their traveling days are over. It could be just the beginning.

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The Power of Taking the Time To Check in with Yourself

When I began cultivating a discipline of unplugging to be more present, I realized that I wasn't checking in with myself; I was making an excuse to check out.

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5 Ways to Involve your Kids in Thanksgiving Plans

Thanksgiving is about togetherness—and you can get into the spirit of that well before the big day by involving your kids in the planning process. 

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5 Routines That Infuse Everyday With Gratitude

Evidence to date suggests practicing gratitude leads to psychological and physical well-being. And doing so consistently as a family is best.

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Teaching our Children about Gratitude during the Holidays

Simply encouraging thankfulness in your child’s life can be a great way to help them understand gratitude, but there are also more creative ways, too.

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When SNAP Benefits Change: How to Find Support for Your Family

No one should have to worry about putting food on the table. Here are some trusted resources and simple ways to find help if your benefits are reduced.

Parenthood Power Safely: Simple Ways to Keep Kids Safe Around Household Batteries

Power Safely: Simple Ways to Keep Kids Safe Around Household Batteries

Every year, emergency rooms treat hundreds of children who accidentally ingest small batteries. It’s a terrifying thought, but one that  prevention can change.

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Healthy Food, Healthy Families: Why Balance Matters More Than Perfection

I want my kids to know that food is fuel and joy, culture and connection, curiosity and celebration. I want them to feel empowered in their bodies.

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20 Ways to Bring Books to Life through Play

Where you read, how you read, when you read. It all matters. But the story doesn't have to end just because the book does. Extend the book beyond its pages.

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Rest Isn't Out of Reach, You Just Need to Recognize It

It may seem like your day is full to the brim, but you and I both know there's always room for a little milk. And by "milk" I mean rest and relaxation.

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8 Ways to Clap Back at Unwanted Parenting Advice

Sometimes, parenting can be a minefield for judging. For those of us going for more than “fine” for our kids, here are eight ways to deflect unwanted advice.

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Classroom Safety Skills Every Child Should Know Before Kindergarten

Safety in the classroom is more than avoiding accidents. When children understand how to care for themselves and others, they show up confident and prepared. 

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 Finding Time for Your Own Rest As a New Parent 

Sleep is at a premium for newborn parents. If you’re getting less than five hours of rest, you’re not alone — other moms and dads feel your pain.

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How to Model Healthy Rest Habits for Your Kids

While nightly rest can be an uphill battle, setting good examples can make it easier. Here are eight strategies to model healthy rest habits for your children.

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Food As Language: Raising a Kid Between Borders

Parenting outside the U.S. holds up a mirror. You start to see what you once took for granted back home and how much Americans might learn from other cultures.

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You're Not Overthinking It: Why Childcare Decisions Feel So Hard (And 3 Ways to Make Them Easier)

Here are 3 tips to help you make a decision you won't regret, centered around the 3 components of every decisions: objectives, options, and information.

Sleep From Tired Mom to Expert Sleep Consultant

From Tired Mom to Expert Sleep Consultant

I am humbled to say that I created my dream job. I wake up every morning, after a full night’s rest, ready to support other parents and help their family sleep.

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An Acronym To Help You Get through the NICU

If you're in the NICU right now, I know you don’t have time—or headspace—for a long, wordy article. So here's a little acronym to help you get through: NICU.

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What To Do When Sleep Is Not an Option

When you're running a sleep deficit, you need a surplus in the other areas of your well-being to balance it out. Here are some ways to get through.

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Breaking Up with my Tired Mom Identity

I’ll never forget the moment when I finally saw how others saw me: as an exhausted parent.

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15 Ways to Play Your Toddler into Bed

If you have a kid who hates the bedtime transition, use one of these playful parenting strategies to get them to bed with giggles all around.