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Justine LoMonaco

Justine is a writer and homeschool curriculum curator living in Virginia with her husband, two daughters, and Cocker Spaniel-mix, Bogart.InstagramLinkedInWebsite

A grandma’s Christmas choice is making parents rethink what kids actually need

Kids may not remember every holiday morning. They may not recall who gave what or when. But adults remember who helped them feel steadier as they stepped into independence.

If you want your kids to feel confident about money, start with these simple phrases

You do not need to be wealthy or an expert to raise money-confident kids. The goal is not accumulation or mastery, and it’s normal for kids to not always get the lesson the first time.

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Hailee Steinfeld is pregnant—and one phrase from Josh Allen struck a chord with parents

Support during pregnancy is not only about what someone does. It is also about how they talk about the experience.

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Debby Ryan and Josh Dun welcomed their baby at home—and it’s a reminder there’s no single “right” way to give birth

In theory, birth decisions are deeply personal. In practice, parents are often asked to explain, defend, or justify them.

A toddler drew on her doll—and changed how her mom saw herself

Children don’t rank bodies. They don’t compare. They don’t critique. They celebrate the features that feel familiar because those features belong to the people they trust and love the most.

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A popular magnetic toy is being pulled from shelves―parents are urged to check their playrooms

CreateOn has recalled several Crayola pip Cubes sets after the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that the seams on the cubes can weaken.

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A mom opened her kids’ handmade advent calendar and discovered something she will remember forever

When she opened that first note, she expected a simple craft. Instead she found proof that her children are paying attention to the love she pours into their lives.

A new AAP study just raised a big question about when kids should get their first phone

The study examined more than 10,500 adolescents and compared the age they first owned a smartphone with their mental and physical health outcomes at ages 12 and 13.

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Top questions parents Googled in 2025 reveal the worries we rarely say out loud

Every search reflects a moment of care, not failure. In a world where parenting evolves rapidly, these patterns reveal how deeply families are trying to stay informed, connected, and grounded.

By sharing his family’s loss, Jason Kelce gave language to a grief many fathers carry quietly

Kelce mentioned the pregnancy loss he and his wife Kylie experienced in 2018, a moment that arrived suddenly and reshaped their world.

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One mom’s bedtime surprise sparks a huge conversation about the “preferred parent phase”

The mom in the video laughed because she knows this is part of the journey. The moment is fleeting, funny, and revealing. It reminds us that toddlers show their love through raw, unfiltered honesty.

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