Everything Childhood - Motherly
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Big changes happening! From preschool to play dates and homework to household chores, here’s what you need to know to navigate the childhood years.

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12 totally baller basketball coloring pages

These coloring pages will make your kids want to hit the court and shoot some hoops!

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20 Christmas crafts for kids that’ll keep little hands busy this season

Bonus! These simple crafts also become gifts your little ones can give this holiday season

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Gather around the tree for these 15 entertaining Christmas games for kids

From candy toss to a candy cane hunt, prepare for giggles and lots of fun.

10 children’s books about gratitude that help cultivate respect, joy and mindfulness

These books on gratitude celebrate cultures, give thanks to nature, and recognize the beauty in the world around us.

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20 festive Christmas coloring pages for kids

Display your child's artwork for quality homemade holiday decor.

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15 fun crafts for kids with autism

15 crafts and activities kids can do at home to help develop their fine motor skills while having fun!

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We need to talk about how toxic youth sports culture has become

My son will know he’s loved despite his athletic abilities. He will be reminded that sports should be fun and not anxiety producing.

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10 Diwali children’s books that celebrate the ‘Festival of Lights’

The festivities are spread out over several days filled with family, food and joy.

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For my autistic child, these are the non-traditional milestones we measure

I wasn’t surprised when my child received an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis at three years old—I was exhausted and scared. 

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7 ways to help your kids form a healthy relationship with food

As an eating disorders therapist and mom, I'm teaching my son there are no "bad" foods.

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Why I don’t make my kids apologize

With your help in a practice called co-regulation, children feel seen and safe and can then process the impact of their words and actions.

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I want to limit screen time—but sometimes it’s the only break I get

As the realities of parenthood set in, tiny bits of screen time have become a saving grace in those desperate times of need.

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