April Fools Fun You’ll Fall For

April Fools Fun You’ll Fall For

Moms / Mom Tips

Believe it or not, your kids have probably been saving up their mischief all year long to prepare for the annual April Fool’s Day fun. There’s nothing new about this holiday created back in the 16th century, except maybe the way you celebrate it. For children, April Fool’s Day provides…

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Perfect Printables for Crafts and More

Perfect Printables for Crafts and More

Moms / Mom Tips

Whether it’s an April shower, a sick day or just a quiet day indoors, things can get boring pretty fast. If you don’t want your kids to veg out in front of the TV for hours, then arts and crafts can provide a great diversion. But don’t run to the…

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Shell No! When Your Child is Shy

Shell No! When Your Child is Shy

Moms / Mom Tips

All kids get bashful or uncharacteristically quiet in some settings, but what should you do if your child is chronically introverted? Experts say absolutely nothing, if this is the child’s true nature, and the shyness doesn’t exclude your child from opportunities that present themselves, either personally or academically. Never persecute…

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The Best Clutter Busters

The Best Clutter Busters

Moms / Activities

Getting clutter under control can seem like an impossible feat. However, with the right tools you can finally conquer it. But before we give you the names of products that will help demystify your clutter conundrum, you need to consider the grand scheme of the “clutter issue.” Otherwise, your clutter-busting…

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Do You Need a Doula?

Do You Need a Doula?

Moms / Mom Tips

There are an array of dizzying options for how you might deliver your new baby, so how can you figure out what’s right for you and your new bundle of joy? Many hospitals and birthing centers offer doulas — a strange word that describes a birth helper. But with midwives,…

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Getting Him Involved with Childrearing

Getting Him Involved with Childrearing

Moms / Parenting

Sometimes you feel like everyone in the house needs something, and you’re the one expected to make it happen. There are diapers to change, homework to help with, and games to go to…. it can all add up and feel like too much. Being a mother is certainly a big…

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Kids Say the Meanest Things

Kids Say the Meanest Things

Moms / Mom Tips

You might be so focused on helping your child soothe her hurt feelings that you may not even see the day coming when she hurts yours. Inevitably, at some point, your child will utter those awful words – “I hate you,” “You’re the worst mommy ever” or something equally hurtful….

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Kids Have Stress, Too!

Kids Have Stress, Too!

Moms / Mom Tips

They may not wring their hands, yell or furrow their brows, but kids do experience stress, just like adults. Childhood may not be one big picnic for all kids, all the time. And just like adults, kids need healthy ways to relieve stress and relax. A calm, stable and reliable…

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