15 Signs You’re Becoming Your Mother

You swore it would never happen. You’d never do the same (annoying) things as your mother. And especially after you had kids, you’d defiantly claim to make your own mom rules and chart your individual path into motherhood. But then slowly but surely the transformation began. First it was the same phrases as she would […]

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Why Reading to Your Kids is Important

Do you currently read to your kids? Much like eating together as a family, reading can build stronger bonds with your children. It’s long been documented that reading to kids also has numerous cognitive benefits. And, in turn, the cognitive advantages are beneficial to children’s psychological well-being. Reading can also improve language skills, academic performance […]

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Mother’s Day Facts to Share With Your Mom

No matter what you have planned with your own mom for Mother’s Day, whether it’s brunch or a fancy dinner, the goal is to shower her with love and appreciation. As you’re celebrating the day together, impress her with these fun Mother’s Day facts about the history of the holiday and how it has evolved […]

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Mother’s Day Gifts to Pamper the New Mom

Get ready: Mother’s Day is coming up faster than you think it is! Unlike holidays like birthdays and Valentine’s Day, it’s hard to have a set countdown for Mother’s Day. Before you know it, the day is here, and you want to make sure that you have the best gifts to help pamper your mom, […]

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What is Baby-Led Weaning?

You’ve seen it play out over and over: mom and dad hand-feeding a heaping spoonful of puree into baby’s wide open mouth. Obligatory airplane noises to boot because of course. But with baby-led weaning, parents take a very hands-off approach and baby is in charge. Your baby sits with a spread of finger foods in […]

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Spring Cleaning Hacks for Busy Parents

If you’re a mom of a toddler, you know how overwhelming and challenging it is just to get through a normal day going from point a to point b. When spring rolls around and a deep clean is on your wish list, it may feel like an impossible job even though a clean and organized […]

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Eat This, Not That: 7 Strategies for Picky Eaters

Do you have a picky eater on your hands? Whether your child is scared of a particular vegetable or refuses to eat anything thing that isn’t white, there’s no need to panic. There are several strategies you can use for picky eaters. From involving them during selection to starting small and rotating in certain foods, […]

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10 Meaningful Earth Day Activities for Kids

Earth Day is just around the corner, does your little one know the importance of caring for our planet? April 22 is the national day when the spotlight is on the environment and treating our planet kindly. Doing Earth Day activities with your kids can help create an understanding of what it means to be […]

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12 Easter Egg Fillers That Aren’t Candy

With Easter approaching, kids everywhere are dreaming of going on the hunt for treasures, and then gleefully opening the fun, filled plastic eggs to see what’s inside. Just because you’ve stuffed them with chocolates, jelly beans and sugary treats before doesn’t mean you have to follow suit this year. This Easter, keep loads of sugar […]

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Drowning Prevention Guidelines You Need to Know

As we inch closer to warm weather and summer activities, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its drowning prevention guidelines to keep little ones safe around water. What you may not be prepared for with motherhood is drowning is quite common. Here’s the scary news: drowning is the leading cause of death in […]

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5 Unexpected Benefits to Eating Together as a Family

You may have heard that eating together as a family has numerous benefits. But do you know why that is? Simply put, family dinners mean better family relationships. Eating together as a family has the potential to strengthen family ties by providing daily time to bond together, a sense of security and routine for your […]

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Is a Pacifier Good for Baby? Pros and Cons of Binky Use

For most parents, a pacifier ranks right up there with diaper wipes as a must-have item for baby. Since suckling has a soothing, calming effect, babies are often born already knowing how to suck their fingers or thumbs. And since comforting your baby is one of your top priorities, it’s a given that a pacifier […]

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