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Three Easy Valentine’s Day Treats for Kids

For Valentine’s Day this year, make homemade treats with your family. Each recipe below has two ingredients or less, making them kid-friendly and very tasty without tons of sugar. I ...

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How to Celebrate Chinese New Year with Your Family

The year of the Snake is right around the corner…the first day is January 29, 2025.   Our family lived in China for a year and experiencing the Lunar New Year there ...

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5 Tips To Have The Best Time At Disneyland With Your Family

Disneyland is the Happiest Place on Earth, but it can be stressful as a first-time mom or going for the first time with young kids if you’re not prepared. There’s ...

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Parents: Tips For Sticking to Your Financial Goals This Holiday Season

It's that time of year again! The time of year for gift-giving, matching family PJs, winter getaways, holiday parties, shopping deals, and more.  All the things can be both fun and ...

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Prenatal Exercise: What To Do and What NOT to Do

Exercising during pregnancy comes with a multitude of benefits. It can alleviate back pain and other uncomfortable symptoms, improve energy levels, improve sleep quality, reduce swelling, and lower incidences of ...

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Treasure Hunts and Stroller Rides with the Family

"Mama! Here's another pretty leaf!" "I love it! Let's add it to our collection of treasures," I reply, mirroring my daughter's delight.  My little girl, Darcy, delicately picks up the leaf and ...

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Moms: It’s Okay to Prioritize Your Health During Pregnancy and Beyond

As a new mom, it’s ok to feel sad. It’s ok to be overwhelmed. It’s even ok to feel a little lost. After my second child was born, I felt lost in every ...

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Kids On The Move: How To Pick The Safest Car Seats

Republished article by JPMA Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association Parents everywhere are faced with the challenge of creating healthy and safe environments to help 5kids reach their fullest potential.  While maintaining a child’s ...

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12 Tips for Family Finances: How to Manage Rising Inflation

As a Mom of three, I know it can be difficult to stick to a budget when unforeseen expenses pop up with kids. A broken bone, unexpected dental work, sudden ...

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Top 5 tips for First-Time Parents Planning to Breastfeed

Top 5 Tips for First-Time Parents Planning to Breastfeed

Once that pregnancy test shows a positive result, most parents run to the nearest store (or website, nowadays) and begin adding all the things to their baby registry. It is ...

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What To Do If Your Child Has Lice - Joovy Magazine

What To Do If Your Child Has Lice

What is one of the least favorite notices to get as a parent? You guessed it, the “your child has been exposed to lice” notice. By the time you are ...

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