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We all know that there's no magic and all-knowing manual that comes with our children. Parenting is a constant learning experience, especially since each child can be so different. Here are some parenting tips we've learned along the way, after all "it takes a village."

 

15 Potty Training Tips To Save Your Sanity

January 4, 2021 by Tania Griffis

Potty training can make a mom want to pull her hair out…until now. Use these potty training tips and tricks to get the upper hand and save your sanity. Potty training can be so challenging, both for the child and the parents. Tears, triumphs, accidents, more tears, and more accidents. Then, just when you’re readyread more…

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Filed Under: Parenting Tips Tagged With: potty training tips, toilet training tips

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10 Printable Letters For Your Elf On The Shelf This Holiday Season

December 11, 2020 by Tania Griffis

elf on the shelf letters

Since Scout Elves can’t actually talk, the best way for them to talk to your kids is with a letter. And, your kids will probably want to write letters back, or send one along to the North Pole for Santa! I’ve rounded up some great ideas for Elf on the Shelf letters to keep theread more…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Parenting Tips, Seasonal

13 Of The Best Elf On The Shelf Clothes To Buy This Holiday Season

November 13, 2020 by Tania Griffis

Whether you’re an Elf on the Shelf expert or total newbie, you’re probably on the lookout for clever ideas for staging Santa’s little helper this Christmas season. Did you know you can add even more excitement by incorporating themed outfits and accessories for your Scout Elf? Here are the best elf on the shelf clothesread more…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Parenting Tips, Seasonal

5 Tips For an Easy Back to School Morning Routine

August 10, 2020 by Rachel

My best piece of advice when school is back in session: Develop a good morning routine. Having a good morning routine in place will help you (and your kids) with the transition to the ‘back to school’ schedule! As a mom, I get excited to see my kids go back to school—even if this yearread more…

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Filed Under: Hacks & Tips, Parenting Tips, School Hacks & Tips Tagged With: back to school

100+ School Lunch Ideas For Kids They Will Love

August 5, 2020 by Tania Griffis

Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to school lunches? You won’t be after checking out these 100 school lunch ideas for kids that they LOVE to eat. Wherever and however you do school this year, one thing remains a truth: kids need to eat! Are your kids begging you for something otherread more…

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Filed Under: best of, Food for Families, Meal Ideas, Parenting Tips Tagged With: back to school, bento lunch ideas, healthy school lunches, non-sandwich lunch ideas, school lunch ideas

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DIY Mosquito Repellent Bracelets to Keep Bugs At Bay

April 17, 2020 by Rachel

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Once the warm weather hits you want to get outside, right? Unfortunately, the mosquitos are out too. Protect yourself from irritating bug bites (and possible illness) by deterring mosquitos and other pests with these easy-to-make, effective DIY mosquito repellent bracelets. It’s that time of year! The weather is warming up and it’s time to getread more…

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Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Parenting Tips

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28+ Must-Try Free Learning Activities for Kids

March 18, 2020 by Tania Griffis

fun and free learning activities for kids

Find yourself facing a period of time when you need to stay closer to home? It’s time to come up with fun learning activities for kids to keep them busy. This list of (free) fun learning activities will prevent boredom and keep everyone sane! We are facing unprecedented times right now. Businesses, health clubs, museums,read more…

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Filed Under: For Fun, For Moms, Hacks & Tips, Parenting Tips, School Hacks & Tips, Working From Home Tagged With: e-learning, mom hacks

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The BEST Baby Hacks Every New Mom Needs

February 21, 2020 by Rachel

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As a new mom, I can remember feeling like I didn’t know much about being a mom. Who really does? Nothing – truly nothing – can prepare you for what life will be like as a parent. I would have given almost anything in exchange for some helpful baby hacks from experienced moms.  There areread more…

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Filed Under: For Moms, Parenting Tips, Uncategorized

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Sanity Savers for New Moms (and old moms, too!)

October 10, 2019 by Thena Reading-Franssen

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Being a mom is awesome. It’s beautiful. Wonderful. Lovely. And downright exhausting. Can we all agree on that one? And while it’s so much fun to welcome a new bundle of joy into the world, it’s also as though the world can come crumbling down as well. If you’re looking for some new mom tips,read more…

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Filed Under: For Moms, Parenting Tips

17 Traditions for Celebrating Back-to-School

August 10, 2019 by Rachel Rodriguez

These back-to-school traditions are the perfect way to kick off the new year easily! All you need are some consistent ideas to get a smile on everyone’s face!  Back-to-School can be a hectic time for families—shopping for new clothes, collecting supplies, gathering books, preparing lunchbox ideas. Moms are tired, kids are nervous. Help take someread more…

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Filed Under: For Fun, Parenting Tips Tagged With: back to school, family traditions

Summer Break Activities to Keep Teens Busy

February 13, 2019 by Thena Reading-Franssen

Summer break is one of the most celebrated times of the year by children of all ages, but especially teens. Who can blame them? They’ve been at school all year-long and are longing for summer break activities that scream fun, little to no responsibility and countless hours spent with their friends. For the few short monthsread more…

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Filed Under: For Fun, Parenting Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: summer break activities

Simple Tips To Keep Your Car Clean as a Parent

January 11, 2019 by Thena Reading-Franssen

Wondering how to keep your car clean as a Parent? It can be quite a challenge. Between shouts of “Are we there yet?” and “I need to go to the bathroom!” you’re trying to keep the little ones entertained and organized while driving to your destination. Phew! With these car tips, you’ll enjoy every minute of thatread more…

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Filed Under: Hacks & Tips, Organization Ideas, Parenting Tips, Travel Tricks & Tips Tagged With: car hacks, car organization, car tips, travel tips, travel tricks, traveling with kids

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Adorable Fashion Trends that Kids Never Grow Out Of

December 17, 2018 by Thena Reading-Franssen

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Fashion trends tend to change at the drop of the hat. I remember my college years quite vividly, and I’m embarrassed to think that what I wore then was actually considered fashion! But for children, fashion trends tend to stick around just a little bit longer than for adults. And thank goodness! My girls have handread more…

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Filed Under: For Fun, Parenting Tips Tagged With: fashion, kids

Hilarious Phrases that Parents have said to their Kids

Hilarious Phrases That Parents Have Said To Their Kids

June 14, 2018 by Thena Reading-Franssen

Hilarious Phrases that Parents have said to their Kids

When it comes to being a parent, some days are seriously better than others. You know those moments growing up when you thought you weren’t going to end up like your parents? That no matter what, you were going to parent your own children way different than you were parented? Well, we were all wrong.read more…

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15 Times Exhaustion from Parenting Left Us Rolling

March 26, 2017 by Christine Jerry

I’m sure you’ve all seen the article 25 Hilariously Unfortunate Things Moms Have Done While Sleep-Deprived make its way around Facebook. The comments that followed from everyday people made us all feel a little more normal as we deal with the reality of exhaustion from parenting. 15 Times Exhaustion from Parenting Left Us Rolling “Iread more…

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Filed Under: For Fun, Parenting Tips Tagged With: funny

Safety and Security at Chuck E. Cheese's

9 Important Reasons Parents Love Chuck E. Cheese’s

March 11, 2017 by Christine Jerry

Safety and Security at Chuck E. Cheese's

It’s hard to believe that this year marks Chuck E. Cheese’s 40th birthday! Do you remember your first adventure there? It’s incredible how video games and play areas have changed since we were kids. Although, seeing Chuck E. Cheese’s through the eyes of your children is far more amazing. 9 Important Reasons Parents Love Chuckread more…

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Filed Under: For Fun, Parenting Tips

12 Heartwarming Ways to Start a Pay It Forward Chain

12 Heartwarming Ways to Start a Pay it Forward Chain

January 28, 2017 by Christine Jerry

12 Heartwarming Ways to Start a Pay It Forward Chain

Random acts of kindness have been occurring long before we had a name for it. The concept itself seemed to go through a revitalization after the popular 2000 film “Pay It Forward.” The world finally had a catchy new name and renewed sense of community. I’m sure you’ve heard of the Starbucks PIF (Pay Itread more…

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Filed Under: Christmas, For Fun, Parenting Tips Tagged With: Giving, Pay It Forward, Random Acts of Kindness

Home Remedies for Heartburn So You Can Finally Sleep

October 25, 2016 by Rachel

So, get this. We are smack dab in the middle of trying to find a solution for my daughter’s severe acid reflux. So frustrating. It took us several months to even realize that what my daughter was experiencing was acid reflux. She’s ten. Her first symptoms were not wanting to go to sleep – andread more…

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Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Parenting Tips, Products We Love, Sleep Hacks & Tips, Uncategorized

14 Vintage Toys You Can Buy Today That Will Bring Back Memories

September 29, 2016 by Alicia Steele

Are you ready for some nostalgia? Looking for vintage toy gift ideas? Do you ever think back on your childhood and think about all the great toys that you used to have? Luckily there are lots of toys that are still around and have made a comeback. Here are some vintage inspired toys your kidsread more…

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Filed Under: Gift List Ideas, Gizmos and Gadgets, Parenting Tips

30 Days of Thankfulness a Family Project

30 Days of Thankfulness | Family Project

September 28, 2016 by Christine Jerry

30 Days of Thankfulness a Family Project

Sadly there’s so much unrest in the world. We turn on our televisions to catch the latest breaking news. We are left to wonder, how do we begin to be a part of the change? A whole generation is used to having information, services, and products available immediately. How do we re-educate our youth? It’sread more…

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Filed Under: For Fun, Parenting Tips Tagged With: christmas, family traditions, thanksgiving

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