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The Secret to Managing Test Stress? The Three-Legged Stool

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Want to crush test stress? Start by finding your balance—with this simple, powerful strategy from performance coach Ben Bernstein. Tests don’t just measure knowledge—they also test your nerves. In this excerpt from Crush Your Test Anxiety, performance coach and clinical psychologist Dr. Ben Bernstein shares his foundational strategy for managing test stress: the “three-legged stool.” […]

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Kids Having Trouble with Friends? How Parents Can Help

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Kids having trouble with friends? Learn how to help them work it out, make peace, and build stronger friendships—big time! Friendships are one of the best parts of childhood but also one of the trickiest. If your child is having trouble with friends, you’re not alone. From playground drama to playdate meltdowns, friendship problems can

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Which Type of Competitive Player Are You? Plus 3 Screen-Free Games Everyone Can Enjoy

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Game night too intense? Learn which type of competitive player you are—and discover three unplugged games to keep it fun for everyone! Game night should be fun—but when competition heats up, things can get tense fast. In this excerpt from The Big Book of Family Games by Brad Berger, we take a lighthearted look at

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Ice Cream Science 101: 4 Delicious Experiments for Curious Kids

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Scoop up some fun with ice cream science—hands-on, edible experiments that teach kids STEM while keeping things cool (and tasty)! When it comes to sweet treats and summer fun, few things delight kids (and let’s be honest—grownups too) quite like ice cream. But did you know that behind every creamy scoop is a fascinating bit

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5 Storytelling Games That Spark Imagination and Connection

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Boost creativity and connection with these five storytelling games for kids—perfect for family fun, learning, and laughs anytime, anywhere. At Familius, we believe in the power of storytelling to bring families closer, inspire creativity, and help kids grow into confident communicators. And the best part? You don’t need anything fancy—just your voice, your imagination, and

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Summer Break Without Schedules: What Happened When We Did Nothing

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What happens when you give kids an unscheduled summer break? One mom finds magic in the mess of doing absolutely nothing. Every summer, parents scramble to fill the calendar with camps, activities, and enrichment programs—anything to keep kids busy and productive. But what if summer break wasn’t meant to be packed with plans? In this

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Decoding Dad: Understanding His Love Language (and Speaking It!)

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Crack the code on how Dad shows love—and how to show it back! Learn to speak his love language (without needing a translator). If you’ve ever handed Dad a heartfelt gift only to get a nod and a “Thanks, kid,” or if your husband silently fixes the garbage disposal but forgets your birthday, you might

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39 Times Dad Advice Nailed It (Wisdom So Good It Had to be Tweeted)

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Discover dad advice so good it broke the character limit—39 tweet-sized truths that prove fatherhood is funny, messy, and oddly wise. Being a dad doesn’t come with a manual—but sometimes, it comes with a really good tweet. Wisdom for Dad is a collection of hilarious, heartfelt, and brutally honest dad advice straight from Dude to

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Beyond Man Caves: Essential Dad Self-Care Habits to Recharge and De-stress

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Tired of feeling drained? Discover ways to inject more “me-time” into your chaotic dad life and truly recharge with essential dad self-care! Let’s face it, dads, the “man cave” was a valiant effort. A noble attempt at carving out a sanctuary, a sacred space where the only demands were from the remote control and the

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