Everything Childhood - Motherly
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Big changes happening! From preschool to play dates and homework to household chores, here’s what you need to know to navigate the childhood years.

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My 7-year-old watched ‘The Sandlot’—and now we’re a baseball family

One of the deepest joys was watching my husband and our son connect over the game.

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“Get yourself a snack” and other sage advice for making it through the day from Instagram sensation Caitlin Murray (aka Big Time Adulting)

"Any time you have the ability to like laugh at yourself or laugh at the craziness–it really changes your mindset."

Being a SAHM during the summer can be so hard—so I came up with a plan

Plan, prepare—but also be flexible. I think that's my new summer mantra.

Samantha Brown travel tips

How the travel expert does it: Samantha Brown’s money-saving family trip hacks

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to go broke making lasting memories.

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Pizza Hut’s summer ‘Book It’ program is back to inspire a new generation of young readers

The Book-It program encourages a love of learning and brings families together in the best way.

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The creative parent method: 3 ways art therapy can build self-esteem with young kids

A strong sense of connection and belonging at home provides a safe place to unpack and recalibrate each day.

Disney Summer Must Haves

Beat the heat with these Disney-themed summer must-haves

The sweltering days of summer don't exactly make for the best conditions to hit the parks, but there's plenty of Disney summer fun to be had at home.

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Yes, my 2-year-old does chores

I’m teaching her responsibility all with the goal of ultimately showing her that families (and communities) work best when everyone does their part.

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Meet Chunk: Nugget’s clever new kids’ ottoman that’s about to be everywhere

This portable playtime companion is about to be the hottest thing since...well, the Nugget itself!

best tablets for kids

The 4 best kids’ tablets for travel and more

Parent-approved tablets for kids that do everything you could ever need!

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Researchers find a little childhood independence can reduce kids’ anxiety

“We are seeing results equal to much longer therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or medication.”

Women's History Month - Kids drawing

6 crafts and games to celebrate Women’s History Month with kids

Heroine comics, painted portraits and other creative crafts to engage little ones.

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5 steps to starting Montessori at home—no perfect playroom required

In their new book, “The Montessori Child,” authors and experts Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike share that it’s not about the minimalist aesthetic—but the philosophy behind the method.

childrens playground

This video spoofing playground designers is hilariously real

"We could make that out of a metal that's freezing in the winter but scalding in the summer."

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