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Has your child requested an item this holiday season that you are not on board with? Read this.

Set up this winter play prompt in five minutes.

A holiday cookie decorating hack to last you all year long.

Simple Holiday Playdough Tray and Playdough Recipe

Have you ever wondered which tiles are worth it? Do they work together? Which ones should you buy?

Why Your Child's 'Difficult' Behavior Might Be Their Best Attempt to Communicate

Feeling Like a 'Bad Parent'? Here's Why You're Not - and One Simple Trick to Boost Your Kid's Independence

magical thinking/ how to know what’s too scary/ halloween hacks for the toddler set

A few reasons our knee-jerk reactions to getting kids to cooperate won’t work, and what to do instead…

Praise is getting a bad rap. Let's talk about it.

(a glimpse into parenting teens and my go-to resource)

after-school restraint collapse/ ways to reduce overwhelm for your child/ simple after school snack ideas/ ways to reduce parental overwhelm

How to handle transitioning back to school and all of the emotions that come along with it.

Do you want to get your child talking about his or her school day?

It's the last week of summer... we are done.

Ease preschool drop-off anxiety with these 5 expert tips. Learn how to build your child's confidence, foster resilience, and create a smoother transition into school with simple, effective strategies that encourage emotional preparedness.

5 simple strategies to encourage independent play for toddlers, helping them build confidence and creativity while giving you some much-needed me-time. Learn how to foster independence with easy-to-implement tips.

6 ideas to build your child’s sense of self and grow their independence (little and big kid edition)/ 4 honest thoughts about back to school as a mom of 3

Transform your morning routine- how to validate your little one's feelings without giving in, offer empathy that actually helps, and provide choices that empower your child.

Feel better about separation anxiety

Ways to make school lunch easier for your newbie/ a lunchbox that’ll last until your kid loses it/ a side-by-side comparison of lunchboxes/ why I used to feed my kids dinner at 3pm

A side by side comparison of our favorite lunch boxes for back to school

When my kids were small, I was a SAHM and I did not need childcare. I wanted my kids to be exposed to valuable sports and lessons, but it was more important to me to protect their unscheduled downtime. Leaving as many afternoons open as possible was my goal. At school, they were told when to sit, where to walk, and how to learn. It’s structured down to the minute. At home, I felt that my job was to provide the balance.

when does school even start/ button fly jeans and a pee your pants moment/ /the best canvas kicks for your littles/ our 2024 BTS roundup/ what to do instead of teaching the ABCs

I scoured the internet for everything you’ll need (and want) to send the kids back to school in style

If you have a child who constantly seeks attention and feedback, you might think they’ll never play independently.  But rest assured, all children can learn to play independently. It may just take a little extra effort and patience on your part.

Learn how to nurture your child's self-directed play with these practical strategies. From observing their interests to creating engaging play invitations, discover how to support your 2-8 year old's independent play skills at home and outdoors.