The clock is ticking and you are down to the wire. The anxiety is high, and you check your phone constantly – waiting for your baby mama to call screaming, “It’s happening!”. One thing that can put your mind at ease is packing your hospital bag. Soon to be mama has probably already “nested” her way…
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Let’s talk kids music, how many times have you heard the same song in a single day? My record currently sits at 53, but with the Disney juggernaut still putting movies out at record pace, it’s only a matter of time until we have another Frozen on our hands. But seriously, with technology as accessible…
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Remember that kid you hated in middle school? I bet you will when you start thinking of baby names. Naming your kid has a funny way of reminding you how many people you don’t like or how many do. It can feel like an impossible task to name a kid and keep everyone happy at…
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Picture if you will, the kids are playing outside but they are moving a little too far away for comfort. Without hesitation, Mom yells out, “Come back please, you are getting too far away.” Then comes the Dad response, “Oh, let them play, they are fine.” Well, according to research, dad might be right. I…
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Gender stereotypes are decreasing in today’s world, especially when compared to our parents and grandparents lifetime. It has been a welcomed change with a long way to go but strides are being made every day. But what about in the way we raise our kids? With the exception of a handful of non-gender-specific trends that…
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It seems like minutes after the new little human comes into this world the responsibilities we have towards others come rushing back. We barely get our sea legs under us and we are already wading out into the ocean. Attending all of the holiday parties, weddings, and every other social gathering you could possibly be invited to. It…
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Of course, you love your kid more than anything. Lord knows you would do anything for them at the drop of a hat. But, what happens when they need someone to count on besides their parents? They say it takes a village to raise a kid. Though this has a different meaning than it did when our…
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When is the last time you took a hike into the woods? Depending on where in the world you live this may be easier to do than other places. That doesn’t mean you can’t get out and find your way into the woods or mountains. Some of the greatest landscapes I have seen have been…
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Have you ever done something with your kids and after someone said, “why are you doing that?” “They are too young.” “They won’t remember the experience anyway.” Well, chances are pretty good the person who said that is the same person who says, “I know exactly what you mean because I have a dog.” First,…
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Take a dirty picture. No not that kind of dirty picture, that’s a different website. The picture I’m talking about is the one where most parents would jump in and stop their kid from playing. You know the one in the dirt, mud, or whatever else they see making a mess. My advice, take a picture…
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