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This is the only block set your kids need
It's essentially 20 activities in one beautiful wooden box.

Here’s exactly how to manage your own stress this school year, mama
According to an expert.

*These* are the best birthday gifts for 3-year-olds
What your little one will want to open at three.

This bestselling lunch bag will make back-to-school feel more normal
Plus, it's eco-friendly!

Chrissy Teigen is buying school supplies for teachers on Twitter
"Please drop your amazon wishlist here, I will do as many as I can!"

The White House says teachers are essential workers—here’s what it means
Teachers return to classrooms after possible exposure to COVID-19 as long as they're asymptomatic.

FaceTime with friends: How to make video chats meaningful + fun for babies and little kids
30% of kids under age 6 use video chat at least once a week—here's how to make it work.

A daughter’s viral tweet calls for empathy for teachers
Teachers are just trying as hard as they possibly can to adjust to the new normal—just like the rest of us.

The Motherly Shop flash sale—back-to-(home)school edition
Shop our Back-to-(home)School sale!

Our favorite Montessori-friendly toys, all under $20
According to a Montessori teacher.

How we can model resilience during the pandemic for our kids
Let go of "ideal" and parent for the real.

Preschoolers *can* wear masks all day—here’s how
Kids are surprisingly adaptable to change, especially with our help.

12 homeschool must-haves for preschoolers
Get your little one all set for big strides this fall.

How to create the perfect homeschool setup— without sacrificing your style
4. Create an independence pod.

How I’m prepping for the hardest school year ever
Part of it means I need to prioritize myself.

*These* are the best birthday gifts for 2-year-olds
From educational toys that'll help them with developmental skills to fun splurges that'll grow with them for years to come, here are our tried-and-true picks.

Teething tips: How to cope when two-year molars come in
Offering child food—like fruits and vegetables—can bring instant relief.

Quiet time is essential for kids’ brains—here are 5 ways to get it
Experts say kids need quiet time as much as they need play.

