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Protecting Your Kids & Home From Summertime Bugs The Natural Way

June 24, 2016

Protecting your kids from irritating bug bites this summer is important. But how can you discourage bugs without doing any harm? Read More

10 Stress Busting Strategies for Parents

June 23, 2016

As every parent learns, you can’t be a good mom or dad when you’re stressed out, no matter how positive your intentions. Read More

5 Conversations to Have with Your Kids After Finding Dory

June 22, 2016

Finding Dory — Pixar’s poignant, long-awaited (13 years!) sequel to Finding Nemo — is emotionally satisfying, full of lovable old and new characters, and, just as Dory herself would want, utterly unforgettable. Read More

In the Midst of Tragedy, Why Are We So Quick to Throw Stones?

June 20, 2016

I tend to think that outsiders blame parents because, when they admit that it’s an actual accident, they are admitting that they and their loved ones are not immune to the very same circumstances. It’s acknowledging that there are things that are out of their control; that even the most caring parent can’t completely shield and protect their child. Read More

Inducing Science Curiosity in Kids This Summer

June 17, 2016

This summer our family decided that we can still have fun while learning some new things. Science doesn’t have to be a boring classroom subject; there are ways I’ve found to induce science curiosity in my kids. Read More

Righty or Lefty? When Will You Know?

June 16, 2016

Will your child be an accomplished athlete or mathematical genius? We grownups love looking for subtle clues to our child’s future self… Read More

What True Acceptance Looks Like—My Daughter’s Dance Class

June 15, 2016

“I want to take a class like Connor!” The request began to come in weekly as I dropped Connor off at gymnastics class last year, and Brenna watched all of the young kids head into the gym together to swing on the bars, dance, tumble and play games. Read More