Most children have a smartphone when they are just ten years old or younger, and even more have tablets, a personal television, a computer, video game consoles, and countless other tech trinkets and toys. There’s no way to live without technology, so how do we teach our kids to live with it? Does Technology Harm […]
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Our modern digital screen technology makes things possible that people a century ago could never have imagined. But while technology has dramatically improved our world, there are major consequences to using it incorrectly. One consequence that we often fail to recognize is how screens affect growing children. Is all technology harmless, or should parents enforce
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The Christmas season is one of great anticipation for young children. While babies and toddlers don’t understand the meaning of Christmas or what traditions take place, young children usually can’t wait for Christmas morning. As parents, Christmastime is a season where we can relive the joy we had as children at this time of year.
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Almost everyone has jam-packed holiday seasons. The countless parties at your job, kids’ school or daycare, neighborhood, family functions, and with various friend groups can leave you exhausted by the end of the year. For parents, the holiday party season can be even more challenging because of managing your children at parties. At every party,
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Babies and toddlers grow so quickly! By this time next year, your baby may be walking and talking, and your toddler may be moving on to Pre-K. Seasonal keepsake crafts are a special way to preserve this precious season when your children are small. There are dozens of fun and easy crafts for babies and
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Restaurants are understandably busiest on Friday nights and the weekend. This is especially true for families with children, as their children are out of school and parents want to do something fun. To incentivize customers to come at other times of the week, restaurants offer fantastic discounts during the week! Importance of Eating Meals Together
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If you’ve got overflowing toy bins or baskets of outgrown kids’ clothes, then you should sell old child items at a consignment or kid-to-kid store! Many parents use consignment stores to buy gently used child items for much less. But did you know that you can cash in on your child’s gently used toys, books,
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When planning your summer activities, there is one outing that is guaranteed to be memorable: camping. Camping is like a sugar detox: most adults know that it would be good for them, but they also don’t want to give it a shot. Kids and adults alike balk at camping, and perhaps for good reason. There
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When most families grab a bite to eat from a restaurant, it’s usually something quick from a drive-thru window. And there’s a good reason! Everyone can get exactly what they want while staying strapped inside a climate-controlled environment. It’s cheaper than a sit-down restaurant and you don’t have to deal with public meltdowns or your
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Children of all ages love playdough. There’s just something about the squishy texture that delights children. And the colors provide endless creativity options! It’s also irresistible not to squish those bright colors together. Almost every parent has attempted to enforce the “don’t mix colors” rule. But unless you sit and play with your child at
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