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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.

Preschool Means Your Baby is a Person

Musings on the first day of school milestone from Unpacified’s Leslie Bruce.

Screen Time Alternatives

Fun and creative ways to entertain the family that don't require a charger.

7 rules for high-energy children that help our family

I prefer living in a home, not a zoo—thank you very much. ?

What I want you to know about my child’s peanut allergy

It takes a village—and this village knows how to administer epinephrine.

Here’s what teachers REALLY need from parents this back-to-school season

More than anything we just want an environment where your children will succeed, both academically and emotionally. 

I believed daycare would be good, I just didn’t know it could be so great

If only that mama who was so anxious for drop-off two years ago could see us now...

little girl with eyes drawn on her arms and giving a thumbs up

How my strong-willed child is changing me—for the better

They say that parenting is all about picking your battles, but most days I feel as though the battles are picking me.

My 3-year-old does these 7 tasks for himself—because they empower him

And because it’s teaching him self-sufficiency and responsibility. (Plus, it’s helpful to mama!) 

My child, when I see a mess—you see a masterpiece

I see a mess. You see a masterpiece. I see trash. You see independence.

5 ways to make playtime good for your child’s brain, too

Some of the best brain-boosting activities are more old-fashioned than Pinterest-worthy—and we’re good with that!

How to stop a toddler tantrum? You don’t.

But there are a few ways to help them ride it out + cope next time.

You’ll never be 3 again…

Your fourth birthday is coming and we will celebrate another year—but I will mourn the passing of the days, too.

a baby sleeping on a bed

The secret to helping your children to sleep is actually all about your mood

Children need to feel secure to fall asleep—but that often doesn’t happen when parents are frustrated and anxious.

Our carefree summer: Why I’m not worrying about my kids getting messy

I don’t want them to worry for a second about the pizza sauce on their face or the ice pop stain on their shirt or the dirt on their feet.

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