Most new moms experience the baby blues, but postpartum depression is becoming increasingly more common. What’s the difference, and what can you do? So, you’ve had a baby, but things aren’t quite what you expected. You keep waiting for the happiness to kick in, the joy of parenthood, but it doesn’t even seem to be […]
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Scrapbooks are treasures pieced together with scraps of paper and memories. Create your first traditional scrapbook by following these ten easy steps. We have photos to keep our memories, and we have scrapbooks to keep our photos. Nowadays, it’s more common to see digital scrapbooks: social media posts, photo albums on our phones, and slideshows
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Whether it’s Mother’s Day, baby showers, birthdays, or another special occasion, these five books are the perfect gift for Mom. Books are a timeless gift for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and any occasion, really. So why not gift Mom and the extraordinary women in your life a book that celebrates them? Whether your mom is an
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Moms bring us into this world and then never stop having our backs. These are the top eight reasons why you’re never too old to need your mom. The bond between mother and child—biological or chosen—is unparalleled. From the tender moments of infancy to the complexities of adulthood, a mother’s love and guidance remain constant.
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Ever feel that your child likes to purposely disobey you? Try replacing your commands with these autonomous parenting phrases. Whether it’s cleaning their rooms, pausing the video game, or eating their veggies, do you ever find your kids pushing back at your requests? It might not be that they don’t want to do the task.
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When you’re in the mood for a good laugh, these funny children’s books have your back. Collect them all for the deepest belly-jiggling laugh. Sweet picture books and important messages are great, but sometimes you just want a good laugh. More than being the top characteristic kids look for in their books, research has shown
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School is meant for learning, but sometimes kids learn bad habits instead. Use these tips to break those habits and build healthy friendships. There’s a quote from motivational speaker Jim Rohn that says we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. And for the most part, this is true.
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Don’t know how to stop your child’s tears? Try turning crying into laughter. Because sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. Nothing feels worse than being unable to soothe your child’s tears. When they’re distressed and inconsolable, it feels like there’s nothing you can do. But perhaps laughter is just the medicine they need. Turning
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There are many types of poems in the world, but your child isn’t ready for all of them. Start your child’s poetry journey here. The world of poetry is massive—and intimidating, especially for kids. So between the elegies and sonnets, where do you start? For kids, it’s beneficial to start with simpler and more accessible
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Forget “don’t laugh in the library.” Learn these ten library rules to help you and your kids have fun without upsetting the librarian. When you picture the library, do you see a stern-faced librarian telling you to hush? While libraries come with a lot of rules—some of them true, like “use inside voices,” and some
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