Implement a positive morning routine to make every day easier for you and your kids. If you focus on one step at a time, you and your family will learn to appreciate — and maybe even love — mornings. 1. Start at Night The key to a successful morning routine is night-time preparation. No matter how well thought-out, positive, or encouraging the next day’s plan is, it won’t be effective if your children ...
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It’s exciting to see your baby grow and start crawling around on their own. However, once they start moving about, there’s so much more they can get into, so you’ll have to take your baby-proofing up a notch. Here’s how to toddler-proof your home when your little one starts moving. 1. Limit Room and Cabinet Access Prevent your toddler from getting into rooms and drawers with these baby-safe methods. Install Baby Gates and Door ...
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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 finished reading those words, you are already itching your scalp! Have no fear. If you are armed with some basic information about this pesky little nuisance, you will be able to help your children and your household be lice-free in ...
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A few years ago, my life, mentality, and physical health looked a lot different than it does today. After enduring the impacts of an unhealthy second pregnancy, I found myself still gaining weight. I felt isolated and disconnected. After feeling less and less like myself, barely recognizing the woman in the mirror, I decided to stop putting my happiness on hold and step into action toward change. I knew I had ...
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Designing a nursery these days is a lot more complicated than it seems. There are so many products available, and that can be overwhelming. Between personal recommendations, the internet, and social media, it can become overwhelming. I always tell my clients that the most important thing about the nursery is its safety, first and foremost. My new book, Your Perfect Nursery, has a whole chapter dedicated to nursery safety for this ...
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Pregnancy is a journey filled with so many emotions, but being pregnant during a pandemic brings on a whole new level of mommy worrying. It can be so uncomfortable to set boundaries with family and friends during the postpartum period even without a pandemic, but setting boundaries for your newborn is essential for so many reasons. It can feel a little scary to be navigating giving birth during a pandemic. You ...
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Republished article from NPF Blog For more than a century, our national parks have given shape to our multi-faceted and multicultural story. The over 400 national parks protected by the National Park Service honor our differences and remind us of everything that we have in common. Parks tell the ever-evolving story of who we are – our heritage and our history, in its struggles and triumphs. National parks are places that ...
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When I started breastfeeding my first child, it was with absolute resolve that THIS was the way I was going to feed my baby. Formula was fine, formula was GREAT for families who needed it, but I was determined that that wasn’t going to be me, that I could do this. That I WOULD do this. And do it I did. But there are so many things I wish people had told me, ...
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