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It Takes A Village
Motherhood can feel so isolating. I imagine parenthood as a whole can feel that way, but while my identity seems like it’s been reduced to “mother,” my husband is a musician, a cl…
Am I Failing My Child?
The other day, I met up with the moms from my Bittie Baby and Me class at Enloe. I had taken baby to Spanish storytime in the basement at Stoble, grabbed an acai smoothie and the last greeting card…
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Every year I say we’re going to “really soak up spring” — and then suddenly it&rs…
One Family Will Win a Walt Disney World Vacation — Why Not Yours?
If your kids are in the Bluey phase, the Buzz Lightyear phase, or the “are we ever going to Disney?…
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Read Across America: 50 Kids' Books, One for Each State
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Free Personalized St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Letter for Kids (2026)
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12 Powerful Black History Stops to Add to Your Family Road Trips
Road trips have a funny way of turning into the moments kids remember most — the long drives, the u…
Bored Kids? 5 Easy Indoor Crafts & Activities That Actually Work
If your kids are bored, you’re tired, and “go play” lasts about 90 seconds — this…
Get Pumped Up For the Games With These 17 Great Olympic Movies
The Winter Olympics in Italy begin on February 6, and what better way to get pumped to celebrate the Olym…
The Silly Valentine Poem Kids Can’t Wait to Fill Out (Free Printable)
There’s something about letting kids finish a sentence that never goes quite the way you expect. Thi…
10 February Dates Parents Should Have on Their Radar
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The Real Cost of Raising a Child Now (Parents Are Not OK)
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15 Things Parents Are Quietly Letting Go of in 2026
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Game Day Just Got Better: A Free Family Scavenger Hunt Printable
Are you excited about Game Day? Of course, you are. Whether you’re here for the nail-biting touchdo…
5 Kid Books About MLK Jr. & Other Civil Rights Heroes
Are you looking to share the importance of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement with your…
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The new year is almost here, and for families, it often brings a mix of excitement and overwhelm. A fresh…
10 Easy New Year’s Eve Ideas for Kids (Fun, Zero Stress)
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Kwanzaa for Kids: 5 Simple Activities to Celebrate the 7 Principles
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Maggie is a speech-language pathologist and first-time mom. She lives in Chico, CA with her husband, daughter, and cat, Binx.
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