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Kid Made Recipe: Funfetti Ice Cream Sandwiches
Add rainbow sprinkles to a package of store bought cookie mix and you’re halfway done already. Who needs the ice cream truck?
Why Blocks Are the One Toy Every Kid Should Have on Their Shelf
Research that explores the effect of constructive play has found that assembling blocks comes with many benefits.
Be the Master of Your Emotions by Managing Them With Color
Color impacts mood. If nothing else, arming yourself with this info is a reminder of the mood you want to be in, and as a result you will likely get there faster.
5 Things I Hope My Children Learn From Growing a Vegetable Garden
There are endless other little lessons that I hope my children pick up on through gardening. I'm looking forward to the ones they point out to me someday.
7 Coping Skills That Make Me a Better Mom
Patience and understanding don't always come easy in the trenches of toddler raising. Fortunately, there are ways to cultivate both.
How to Choose Baby Gear for Small Spaces
Living in small homes makes choosing the right baby gear essential. Here’s how to navigate selecting baby supplies that make life easier without clutter.
5 Tips for Working From Home Without Childcare
If you’re considering working from home without putting your kids in childcare, these tips can help you feel and be more productive throughout the day.
How to Help your Child Communicate Better at Every Stage
From the beginning, our interactions with our children are teaching them how to express their wants and needs to eventually become independent human beings.
8 Date Night Ideas for Exhausted Parents
Getting out for date night requires childcare. As we all know, good sitters are rare, not to mention expensive. Stay home instead. Here are 8 fun ideas.
5 Perfect Valentine's Day Gifts for Dads
This freaking holiday. So much pressure! No one even asks what dads want. So we asked. And these are the top five things to make their Valentine's Day.
How to Feel More Confident During your Pregnancy
You deserve to be celebrated as you go through your pregnancy (by yourself and others). Here's how to nurture your comfort, well-being, and confidence.
Why and How to Include Your Kids In the Family Finances
Losing your house makes you really appreciate the importance of money management. Now I pass those values and skills on to my kids through everyday tasks.
How to Talk with Kids About Tragedy
Time and time again, we're faced with explaining the unexplainable to our kids. Here are 4 key points to keep in mind when talking about tragedy with your little ones.
Is the Role of Grandparents to Spoil Their Grandchildren?
Two writers face off on the topic of grandparental spoiling. Is it harmless or not? Plus, tips for how to spoil within the limits of a family's boundaries and values.
17 Books to Read on Cozy Hygge Nights
The best winter reads by authors from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. This quality children's literature can be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
5 of My Fastest, Favorite Go-To Family Dinners
Here are five of my favorite fast family dinners I serve over and over again. I empower people to grab easy ingredients and mix them together to get dinner done.
5 Steps To Raising A Viking Child
Here are five steps to help you raise your own little Viking, Scandinavian-style, through outdoor play.
Dear Grandparents: The Complete Rules for Babysitting My Children
We really appreciate the help. But seriously, we're going to have to get a few things straight before we leave the kids in your care, grandma and grandpa.
3 Hands-On Ways to Teach Kids Love Is Love
Raise a generation of open minds and open hearts.
In an effort to take some of the work off your shoulders, we've scheduled your ultimate snow day. And if your kids argue about any of the plans, well, tell them you're sorry but it's on the list.
To Bring Your Family Closer, Share Your Stories
Storytelling is a dying art, but it’s a beautiful one that connects generations. I want to be able to pass on some of my history to him, just as my Mimi did for me.
The Best Ways to Buy Maternity Clothes on the Cheap
Just the term “buying maternity clothes” is enough to make the frugal-minded among us cringe. But it's totally possible to do it economically.
16 Acts of Self-Care That Can Help Change the World
If you feel overwhelmed by the news, but also want to make a difference in your community, here are 16 ways to care for yourself while still making a difference.
Bottle Is Best For Us And That's Okay
Formula feeding my son was not a decision made lightly. Let's stop the shaming and embrace that there are different great ways to raise a healthy baby.