Whether you believe in luck or not, these New Year superstitions will make ringing in the new year fun for everyone, especially your kids! New Year’s is more than just setting goals. To some, it’s a celebration and a fresh start, with all the fanfare and treats to go with it. But to others, it’s […]
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With the anticipation of the coming holidays, winter break sees many boring days. Keep your kids entertained with these fourteen activities. Winter break can seem long if kids’ attention spans are short. But it’s important to keep kids engaged all winter long so that they’re ready when school picks up again. Whether you have to
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A gifting tradition where you start a book flood and read all day? Sign us up! Here’s why you should give books as a gift. Every year on Christmas Eve, a book lover’s dream comes true: a flood of books fills the streets of Iceland. Literally? Not quite, but the reality is something close. Christmas
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Christmas excitement can quickly turn into no sleep for your kids (and therefore you). Save your holiday with these seven tips for getting kids to sleep. Christmas is right around the corner, and your kids know it. Their excitement will build and build all season long until Christmas Eve arrives and they can’t fall asleep.
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Winter + hot chocolate = #goals. But when do you drink hot chocolate? The answer is always, but especially when you do these fun winter activities. Winter activities are all about being cozy, which means they pair perfectly with a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Whether you’re fighting off a chill while playing in the
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Letter writing, often considered outdated, is the best therapy. Raise resilient kids with these tips for writing intentional, expressive letters. Everyone knows that journaling is good therapy, but did you know that the same could be said for writing letters? Teaching kids to write letters from a young age not only helps their cognitive and
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Books are the best gift, whether you’re out of gift ideas or just really love books. These ten books are our favorite gift books for the holidays. Don’t know what to give for gifts this year? You’re not alone. For many people, the idea of gift-giving can create stress and anxiety. This makes one of
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The history of the cookie is long and delicious. Here are fourteen fun facts about cookies that you probably don’t know. Cookies, in their many shapes and forms, have been around for so long that we can’t pinpoint exactly how long. (Maybe since the 7th century? But definitely by the 14th century.) Either way, it
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Although the weather is cold, the season of giving is full of warmth and joy. Spread the cheer with these ideas that help you give back during the holidays. As we head into the giving season, with holidays like Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday, and Christmas, it’s all the more important to find ways to give back.
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A gratitude journal or service project, practicing gratitude has benefits that extend far beyond being kind: it can actually improve your health. All the time when I was little, I remember my mom telling me to “say thank you.” This was a small sign of gratitude that we would hand out for even the smallest
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