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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.

child riding on a scooter outside - benefits of outdoor play for kids

The benefits of outdoor play for kids are pretty incredible

From promoting curiosity to supporting impulse control, playing outside comes with major rewards.

mom kissing son in a hospital bed on his head

This mama’s gut-wrenching story of her son almost drowning has gone viral

"The reason I'm sharing? This happened in a pool full of people. A pool full of ADULTS," shares Leeson.

Top 10 summer jobs for kids of all ages

This should be a positive experience for your child, not something they dread or view as a punishment.

mom and son playing

6 phrases for when your child wants to play and you need a break, mama

2. "I'm not available to play dinosaurs right now. Would you like to read with me?"

I want my kids to play with toys, but don’t like the mess—so I tried Lovevery

Like so many other moms, I've often found myself between this rock and hard place in parenting.

little boy sitting on the edge of a pool

This is why I share the story of my son almost drowning

Never in my life have I felt so much fear as I jumped in and pulled him out. He immediately started crying, thank God. I held him close to me and didn't want to let him go.

a boy sleeping in bed with his arms behind his head

Why your kindergartener may still benefit from a nap

How old was your child when they stopped napping, mama?

two kids watching something on a tablet

How to use screen time to raise empathetic and kind kids

When we control technology—and not the other way around—the potential is enormous.

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