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Study Finds that Small Screens in Children’s Bedrooms Can Harm Sleep

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When your little one asks to watch just one more show before bedtime, it could actually be doing him harm. Research has shown children who have a television (or even a smartphone or tablet) in their bedrooms have later bedtimes and aren’t getting enough sleep at night. The study, “Sleep Duration, Restfulness, and Screens in the Sleep Environment,” sur[...]

How to Prevent Your Child From Playing Sports Aggressively

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When you signed your kid up for tee ball, the last thing you expected was to see kids playing really rough with each other. But according to a survey from i9 Sports, a national youth franchise, 16 percent of kids ages 8-14 say they or a teammate has purposely tried to hurt another player during a game. Here’s how to prevent your child from playing sports[...]

Hello Bello’s Baby Products Take The Tangles Out Of Your Kid’s Tresses

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Summertime offers a slew of fun activities for kids. From swimming to sliding, biking to bouncing, the options are truly endless. And at the end of the day, when it’s time to give your kid a bath, you might want to rip your own hair out while you try to wash theirs. Thankfully, Hello Bello’s hair products take the tangles out of your kids’s tresses—and l[...]

How to Minimize Gender Bias in Kids

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Gender bias can start as early as preschool, according to new research. Hearing teachers say something like, “Please line up boys and girls,” can plant the seed for future gender bias issues. Apparently, even using the words “boys” or “girls” can cause kids to start looking at each other in a new light and categorize each other in terms of things b[...]

20 Tips To Homeschool Successfully, Because You're Probably Stressed RN

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After wrestling with the decision for weeks, you’ve finally decided to skip in-school instruction this year and homeschool. But for many parents, (many of whom were educated in a traditional school system) the transition to the role of teacher seems like a daunting one. If you’ve been wondering how to homeschool successfully, you’re not alone. “I am c[...]

Kid-Proof Your Relationship...And Fall In Love With Each Other All Over Again

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Sometimes, it can be hard to remember what your relationship was like B.C. (Before Children). All those long romantic walks can go by the wayside when you have to shuttle kids to soccer practice and schedule after-school pick-ups. Sure, your kids are cute, but that doesn’t mean that they can take over your relationship with your partner, either. Marriage[...]

10 Summer Toys To Help You Survive Those Dog Days

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The start of the summer is always exciting. You make all these grand plans, detailing each day down to the T with ideas and activities that you swear you’ll do with your child. But come August, you’re often too tired to even think about anything other than just chilling in front of the TV. These 10 summer toys can help you survive those dog days, and give yo[...]

Gerber’s New Soothe ‘N Chew Teething Sticks Take The Bite Out Of Itchy Gums

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Although spying baby’s first two bottom teeth is every parent’s dream, it’s can quickly become a nightmare when your child is in the throes of full-blown teething. And while you can always attempt tried-and-true teething solutions such as rings or even gels, you might not need to anymore. Gerber’s new Soothe ‘N Chew Teething Sticks offer relief (and nutr[...]

Pack The Perfect Kid-Approved Lunchbox That Your Kid Will Actually Eat

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As a parent, you always pack your child’s lunchbox and hope that they’ll eat everything in it. But at the end of the school day when they return home, it can be disheartening to see sandwich with some tiny bites in it still in there. As you prepare to send your child back to school, it’s a good idea to learn how to pack the perfect kid-approved lunchbox [...]

Build-A-Bear’s Shark Week Plush Toys Are Fintastically Fun For Kids

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water…it’s Shark Week! But you’ll definitely want to make waves, because Build-A-Bear’s Shark Week plush toys make going back into the water safe and fun for your child. Although they can be super cool, sharks can also be kinda scary for kids, too. That’s why Build-A-Bear’s Shark Week plush toys are an[...]