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One (Fun) Way to Survive Grocery Shopping With Kids

Sunday, May 13 2018

Going grocery shopping with my kids always ends up being a nightmare. Historically, I’ll have two kids running up and down the isles playing tag and screaming while the third one is walking next to

These Four Rules of Play Help Kids Shine

Thursday, October 26 2017

We’ve all read research and articles promoting play, but play is more than independent play or playing with siblings or friends. For sure, kids benefit from those ways to play, but playing with parents and

How I Made Peace With My Son’s Gun Play

Sunday, July 30 2017

Do you know that expression “I used to be a perfect parent, then I had kids?” I think that perfectly describes how sure I was that my children would not play with weapons. After all,

26 Picture Books That Reinforce Connection-Based Parenting Ideas

Thursday, January 19 2017

Books can be a warm route into moments of connection. If your child is facing issues, from separation anxiety, to tantrums or sibling rivalry, snuggling up with a relevant book can be a great way for

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One (Fun) Way to Survive Grocery Shopping With Kids

These Four Rules of Play Help Kids Shine

How I Made Peace With My Son’s Gun Play

26 Picture Books That Reinforce Connection-Based Parenting Ideas