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Spirit days sneak up, practices pop onto the calendar, and somehow the “must-have” list grows…
Sponsored One Mom. One Kid. One Goal: Back-to-School Under $100. Can She Do It?
We challenged our co-worker Natasha and her daughter (who’s heading into kindergarten!) to do all t…
Sponsored What Happened When 3 Moms Let Nurture Life Handle Mealtime for a Week
Mealtime is supposed to be simple. But any parent knows that’s rarely the case.One child wants a sn…
☘️ Free Personalized St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Letter for Kids!
We’re over-the-rainbow excited to share a magical St. Patrick’s Day surprise for kids! Lucky…
Sponsored Your Guide to Stress-Free Weeknight Dinners in 2025
It’s a new year — a time for fresh starts and great intentions. But let’s be real &mdash…
Safe & Sober Driving During the Deadliest Time of the Traffic Year
The fact that December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month is no accident. Impaired…
Stop the Winter Break Meltdowns: 10 Genius Hacks For Every Parent
Winter break: The magical time when kids are home 24/7, the snacks disappear faster than snow on a sunny…
5 Easy Design Tips for a Gorgeous Holiday Table
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Let Them Decorate!
Children work hard on developing their personalities as they learn to interpret the world. They tak…
Ten Tongue Twisters for Untangling Tongues
Tongue Twisters are fun challenges, but also great for perfecting pronunciation and improving speech. Nov…
How To Talk To Your Daughter About Her Period
Menstruation is a fact of life. Talking about her period before your daughter actually begins having it ca…
Safety Reminders for the Scariest Night of the Year
Halloween is a lot of fun, and filled with fake scares, of course. But there are also some things a…
Forecasting the Popular Halloween Costume Themes for 2024
When considering a Halloween Costume, some of the most important things to think about are comfort and sa…
5 Fun Things We’re Doing This Fall with Our Family
Ah, fall! The season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches, and all things apple cinnamon. 🍎🍂 If you&rs…
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month!
It’s so easy to file it away in our brains as something that should be done… at some point&h…
Sponsored Take Our Window Covering Safety Quiz For a Chance To Win $500
September is National Baby Safety Month, and Macaroni KID is partnering with the Window Covering Safety C…
Family Fall Bucket List: Pumpkin Patches, Apple Picking, & More
Pumpkin patches, apple picking, corn mazes, bonfires, and colorful piles of leaves — fall is full o…
Brief Excursions to Broaden Your Kids’ Perspective
Teaching our children to embrace the diversity of others is so important. By exposing them to varied envi…
Check This Out: 5 Reasons Your Kid Should Have Their Own Library Card
September brings with it one of the most exciting times of the year — National Library Card Sign-Up…
Finding the Value in Your School’s PTA
It seems every school requests volunteer hours from parents, whether it’s through a formal system w…
4 Things You Shouldn’t Do When You Wake Up at Night (And 3 You Should)
Whether it’s a sudden noise, a trip to the bathroom, or just waking up for no apparent reason, I to…
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