When we were kids, the rule was simple: be home when the streetlights come on. Until then? Freedom. We rode our bikes in endless loops around the neighborhood, built backyard forts, and played kickball. No phones. No texts. Just a solid mix of scraped knees, sunburns, and the sheer joy of running around the neighborhood until a parent’s signature whistle cut through the air, signaling it was time to head home.
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Parenting is both rewarding and demanding, often leaving little time for self-care. Whether it’s practicing mindfulness, carving out "me-time," or indulging in a favorite hobby, these strategies can help you recharge and find a healthier balance.
Here's a guide to help you create lasting family memories and embrace each season of childhood before your little ones embark on their own adventures.
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It seems like shocking news is everywhere these days. In a dangerous world, it's never been harder - or more important - for parents and caregivers to know how to talk to kids about tragedies.
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We'd like to think kids toys are always safe, but sadly that's not the case. Here's what every parent needs to know this holiday shopping season to avoid danger and spot safe kids toys.
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There was once a day when we as a society didn’t know what everyone else was doing, asking, and thinking. But today is not that day. Now we have this wonderful, complicated tool called Google. Google may be a trove of information, but finding the actual treasure of a good answer is hard. Find out not just what families are searching, but also answers and go-to resources for your family!
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If you're a parent, you likely have lots of questions about back to school this fall. What will school this year look like? Will there be masks? Will there even be in person classes? What is this new delta variant and what does it mean for my kids? We sat down with a pediatric nurse practitioner to ask what parents should know about “back to school” in a year that’s still anything but back to normal.
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