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10 Random Spring Holidays You Need to Celebrate

Embrace the weird and random with these 10 spring holidays you won’t want to miss. Trust me, your kids will dig it.

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Joy Turner

Joy Turner has been vice president of education for the Kiddie Academy brand since January 2020. Prior to coming to Kiddie Academy, she spent over 20 years as a leader in early childhood education.

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Dr. Mike Sherman

As a licensed clinical psychologist and Napa Infant-Parent Mental Health fellow at the University of California, Davis, Dr. Mike Sherman is an expert in the field of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.

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Natasha Scripture

Natasha Scripture is an author, poet, health coach and former aid worker. As an emergency spokesperson for the United Nations, Natasha covered humanitarian crises around the world.

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Katelyn Denning

Katelyn Denning is a life coach for busy working moms. After spending more than a decade in the corporate world with 3 young children, Katelyn understands what it’s like to juggle all of the different roles.

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Learning to Be a Peaceful Parent

My commitment is to be the adult. It is my job to do the work on my self-regulation so that he'll be able to reach his potential in life.

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 Finding Time for Your Own Rest As a New Parent 

Sleep is at a premium for newborn parents. If you’re getting less than five hours of rest, you’re not alone — other moms and dads feel your pain.

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How to Cope on No Sleep

Some expert advice for when you know you won’t be getting the hours of shut-eye your body and brain are craving.

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Milestones Are Not a Race: Here’s Why They Matter

Milestones in how your baby plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves are signposts as they grow. Here's why they matter, and why they are not a race.

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18 Simple Ways to Infuse Each Day With Learning

Teaching your child to love learning offers them a lifetime of discovery, far outside the classroom.

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4 Ways to Help Preschoolers Learn to Get Along

These four traits create a strong foundation for teaching little ones how to get along: acceptance, forgiveness, loyalty, and teamwork. (Also, it's a process!)

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