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Should Parents Let Their Kids Have Play Dates During The Pandemic?

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By now, your child is probably has gotten used to the idea of home schooling and distance learning (even if you’re still adapting to it). But there still might be one component that your kid is craving — and that’s socialization. In short, your kid misses their friends and wants to see them. Thing is, social distancing is probably putting a major crimp i[...]

13 Hilarious Things Parents Are Saying About Home Schooling Their Kids During The Pandemic

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If having to suddenly home school their children has done one thing, it’s certainly brought out a sense of humor in parents. They’ve gone from waving goodbye to their kids as they board the school bus to now having to be responsible for teaching all the subjects they’d sooner have forgotten about (we’re looking at you, algebra). But in spite of the stres[...]

How To Be A Great Sports Parents Without Getting Kicked Off The Field

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It can be a totally proud moment when your tiny t-baller steps up to the plate for his first swing. But when he misses the pitch, you might be tempted to mouth off at the coach, umpire, pitcher—and anyone else who might have caused your kid to miss his big moment. Thing is, when your child becomes involved in sports, you’ll need to know how to be a great[...]

Please, I Can’t Be The Only Parent Enjoying The Pandemic

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As of this writing, the Coronavirus is now in all 50 states, with more than 500,000 cases worldwide. Make no mistake, these are very serious (and stressful) times that we are living in. But in the midst of the chaos that is current life right about now, I’m finding moments with my family that are absolutely immeasurable. And if it weren’t for the fact th[...]

How To Keep Kids From Being Bored During The Coronavirus Quarantine

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If the fact that the Coronavirus pandemic isn’t showing signs of stopping isn’t scary enough, the fact that now almost all schools are closed across the country has left parents in a complete panic. Because whether you work outside the home, (or work from home), having to keep kids from being bored during the Coronavirus quarantine can feel like a full-t[...]

Here’s How To Talk To Younger Kids About Coronavirus, According To Experts

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My 5 year-old came home from kindergarten last week. Her face was furrowed and she looked concerned. She said to me, “Do you know about the Coronavirus?” and when I told her that I did, she said that you can die if someone coughs on you. Oy. And it got me to thinking about how such a pandemic (that most adults can’t even wrap their heads around) is now s[...]

Sara Berliner Wants Everyone To Vote Like A Mother

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There truly has never been a more important time to vote. But for a variety of reasons, you might not be exercising your right to vote. For Sara Berliner, a politically-motivated mom of two, the desire to see true change in her community (and world) prompted her to create Vote Like A Mother, a clothing company with a meaningful message. Sara spoke exclus[...]

How To Prepare Kids For Daylight Saving Time, According To Sleep Experts

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Just when you think you’ve got the whole sleep thing down pat —your kids are going to bed at a decent hour, and your baby is almost sleeping through the night— along comes Daylight Saving Time to eff it all up. But there’s a real reason why parents fear DST, especially when you’re springing forward (and losing an hour of precious sleep). Here’s how to pr[...]

Hi-Chew Fruit Combos Candy Mix Tastes Just Like A Tropical Vacay

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Have you ever eaten a piece of candy and wished that you could have lasted for just a little longer? Well now it’s possible. The new Hi-Chew Fruit Combos Candy Mix will have you wondering if it’s candy, or gum—or a bit of both—as it takes your candy consumption to the next level. Now you don’t need to book a fancy vacay to a tropical island to tas[...]

The Disney Subscription Boxes Totally Deliver On Fun & Excitement

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Seems like there’s a subscription box for everything these days, right? From food to toys, crafts to makeup, you can pretty much get anything delivered to your door on a monthly basis. Now, Disney has joined the subscription box bandwagon that aren’t just for princesses (although they have that, too.) If you're looking for another reason to visit your mailbo[...]