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My child is having a boring summer and he loves it

Mostly he putters around the yard, plays with the hose, finds toads and bugs and locust shells and cool rocks, shimmys up the door frames, attempts to dismantle the house, and, admittedly, has way too much screen time. In other words, the same kind of summers I had as a kid.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

My ‘lazy parent’ summer bucket list

I want my summer to be an excuse to lavish in the ordinary and mundane; to cruise through our days like a VW Bug on a Hawaiian highway.

Updated Jun. 06, 2025

13 craft supplies under $20 we’re buying on Amazon Prime right now

To keep your kiddos busy + happy for hours.

Updated Jun. 22, 2021

6 must-have products for the toddler who says ‘I can do it myself’

Fostering independence in your toddler = #parentinggoals.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

I am not a perfect mom but I am a ‘good enough’ mom

Sometimes I buy big bags of organic carrots and sometimes I declare it ‘pizza night!’ I am good enough at nutrition.

Updated Jan. 27, 2023
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Did I love you enough today?

In the moment, the chaos is so real, but when it's over, it's over and I just want to wake you up and say, "HEY! You did good today, kid."

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

How to keep your kids interested in learning this summer

Good news, mama: Avoiding the "summer slide" can be fun for everyone!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

You can’t be a perfect mother. So be a ‘good enough’ mother.

Children are resilient and their emotional responses in the moment are not a measure of how good you are as a mother.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021

8 podcasts that are perfect for your family road trip this summer

Listening to a podcast as a family is a great compromise when it comes to kids and technology use in the car.

Updated Jun. 08, 2023
mom and son playing with sand on the beach, thinking about the psychological benefits of family vacations

It’s science: Vacations make your kids happy long after they’re over

Whether you're planning a quick trip to the lake or flying the fam to a resort, the results are the same: A happier, more connected family.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
moms playing with kids on the floor

Why unstructured play is critical for brain development

Critical and oh-so-fun—here are 5 reasons to let kids loose and watch them learn.

Updated Aug. 02, 2022
little girl holding a muffin in front of breakfast food on a table - words that transformed a picky eater

These 6 words transformed my picky eaters

No picky eater stands a chance against "You don't have to eat it."

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
little girl smiling on a raft in the ocean

7 best infant life jackets for babies and toddlers

Any time your little one is near a body of water they should be wearing their life jacket. The younger you start, the more likely they'll feel naked without it!

Updated Jun. 25, 2025
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6 must-read books for doing Montessori at home

If you're Montessori-curious, these books are for you.

Updated Oct. 03, 2023

Camping with kids 101: tips & products you need for an awesome family camping adventure

In addition to communing with nature, part of the fun of camping is doing things you wouldn't do at home. Hint: let the kids stay up a little late!

Updated Jun. 11, 2025

Kids’ energy levels surpass endurance athletes’, says science

Science explains why your 3-year-old has endless energy.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Infant swimming resource lessons could save your baby’s life

ISR Self-Rescue lessons teach kids how to survive unsafe water situations.

Updated Jun. 13, 2022
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