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How To Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week Virtually

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Now, more than ever though, parents are really getting some perspective on everything that teachers do on a daily basis for our kids (and it’s a lot). So more than likely, you’re probably feeling extremely appreciative of your child’s teachers as you try to home school, work, and do 100 other things at home. So in honor of your child’s instructor, you mi[...]

So You're Pregnant and Quarantined...Now What?

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Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the most beautiful times of your life. But as you were picking out pieces for your newborn’s nursery, you probably weren’t planning on handling a pandemic during your pregnancy, too. And the truth is, no matter how healthy you might be, or how well your pregnancy is going, you’re going to have to take extra precautions [...]

Here’s How Your Child Should Really Be Brushing Their Teeth, According to Dentists

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Getting your child to brush their teeth is like, well, pulling teeth. They’re either too tired or too busy to bother brushing them properly. But it’s important that your child learn how to brush their teeth well so that they set themselves up for excellent oral hygiene as they get older. Here’s how your child should really be brushing their teeth, accord[...]

Can Your Relationship Survive COVID-19? 15 Ways To Make It Work

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In the beginning, this whole social distancing sounded amazing. You’d get to spend lots of time with your partner, doing fun things together straight off of your bucket list, like baking bread and planting a garden. And for a week or two, it was pretty awesome. But then, reality started to set in, and now getting to share time together feels more like be[...]

How Does Mercury In Retrograde Affect Your Parenting? Experts Explain This Planetary Problem

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Even on the best days, parenting can feel like a galactic battleground between you and your child. And just when you finally think you’ve got a handle on it all (i.e. your kid is actually listening to you), along comes something as sensational as Mercury in retrograde to mess it all up. But even if you’re not necessarily into astrology, there’s no denyin[...]

Here’s Why Your Toddler Is Obsessed With Their Butt

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Toddlers are cheeky little people—literally. They love anything (and everything) to do with their backsides. They love saying the word “butt”, telling toddler-esque butt jokes, and, ahem, even showing you their bottom. But before you butt in on all their fun, you should know that this is a very healthy (and normal) part of growing up. Here’s why your tod[...]

12 Board Games, Toys, And Activities So Your Kids Won't Be Bored

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There’s no denying that this pandemic is putting a lot of pressure on parents. Pressure to provide stability, love, safety, reassurance, and food on the table. And entertainment. Yes, a lot of entertainment. If you feel like you just can’t play one more round of cards, or if you’re tired of playing hide and seek inside your house for the umpteenth time, you’[...]

10 Adult Coloring Books Because You Need To Decompress, Too

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Who says your kids are the only ones who can have a coloring book? As these days in quarantine seem to be getting longer and longer, it is important to take some time for yourself and destress. Although you could hit up your home gym or take a walk around the nabe, there's really no better way to shake off some stress than by coloring. Adult coloring books a[...]

10 Ways Parents Can Practice Mindfulness With Their Kids

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Now, more than ever, it’s so incredibly important to be mindful. While mindfulness won’t necessarily wipe away all the stressors in life, it helps to make them more manageable. You’ll find that, once you learn how to pursue a more peaceful existence, that you’ll naturally build up the tools to help keep you strong (and sane) during tough times in life. A[...]

15 Toys And Activities To Keep Your Quarantined Kids Entertained

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With well over a month of quarantine under your belt, you might start feeling like you have this whole home schooling thing under your belt. (Not.) Truth is, as the reality of the pandemic hits home, you’re probably scrambling to come up with ways to keep from hearing those two dreaded words: “I’m bored.” And that’s when having some toys and activities to ke[...]