Have You Heard of One of the Top Tricks to Decrease Attention Seeking Behavior?
It's called 'special play time' and we have all the insight you need to start doing it yourself! Every mom has a kid that humbles her, that forces her to let go of old habits that don’t serve the sacred parent/child relationship. I have one. I know you, yeah you reading this, you have one too. If you don't - you will. But it's a good thing, a gift even. I learn more about myself from my humbler than I do from my own flaws and mistakes. She has forced me to reckon with my own
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1 day ago3 min read
🎄 Your Guide to Advent Calendars — 2025 Edition
A mom-friendly roundup of the cutest, cleverest, and most crowd-pleasing Advent calendars of the year. Whether you’re a STEM-mom, a Bluey household, or just here for the glitz and glitter (hi, I see you 🤝), this guide has something your kids will obsess over all December long. Advent calendars are a Yuletide staple and there's no shortage of great ones this year that are sure to sell out so get your hands on them while you still can! Let the countdown begin… ✨ 🔬 For the STE
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1 day ago2 min read
Book it! Your Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Children's Books
📚 The Ultimate Kids’ Book List Every Mom Should Have on Her Shelf Whether it’s bedtime snuggles, morning giggles, or quiet-time reflection, the right children’s book can spark imagination, teach empathy, and even help our little ones make sense of big feelings. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite reads — each with its own superpower. ✨ Most Creative: All Better! This adorable interactive book invites kids to “fix” animal friends who get little bumps and scrapes — comp
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Nov 23 min read
School’s In, Chaos Out: The Ultimate Mom Survival Kit for Meals & Snacks
It’s back-to-school o’clock, moms—which means it’s time to stop eating like the family from Matilda (TV dinners in the living room,...
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Aug 183 min read
Toys That Actually Kept My Kids Entertained This Summer (And Off Screens Long Enough for Me to Drink Hot Coffee)
Let’s be real—summer can feel like an Olympic sport. Between sticky popsicle fingers, “I’m bored” declarations five minutes into summer...
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Jul 304 min read
