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Why 67% of Couples Struggle with Their Relationship After Having a Baby

Discover why new parents experience conflict and learn how to protect your relationship after having a baby with Karen Kleiman. Navigating life with a newborn is a beautiful, chaotic whirlwind. But it can also take an unexpected toll on your marriage. Have you found yourself asking “what about us?” lately? Maintaining a healthy relationship after […]

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The Heartwood of Global Citizenship: Finding the World at Our Table

Love Together, Talk Together / By Shaelyn

Melissa Dalton-Bradford explores travel, shared stories, and loss. Discover how these experiences redefine what it means to be a global citizen. In her memoir, Global Mom, Melissa Dalton-Bradford journeys across borders, through languages, and into the heart of cultures. This lifetime of travel informs her upcoming book, How to Save Democracy, growing from more than

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19 Creative Food Puns to Brighten Your Day

Laugh Together, Love Together / By Shaelyn

Discover how creative food puns can spark joy and connection, featuring 19 delightful photos from Marie Saba’s book, Don’t Worry, Be Ha-PEA. We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine, but in the busyness of daily life, finding a reason to smile can sometimes feel like just another chore. That’s why we are so

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Horses, Unicorns, and Why a Positive Mindset Requires More Than Rainbows

Laugh Together, Love Together / By Shaelyn

Celebrate National Unicorn Day with a positive mindset! Use the “Yes, And” trick from Unicorn (and Horse) to find magic in the mundane. We often think of a positive mindset as a sky full of rainbows—all sparkles and unicorns. But as any fan of Unicorn (and Horse) can tell you, a truly resilient heart needs

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5 Secrets to Reading with Big Kids—Without the Power Struggle

Learn Together, Love Together, Read Together / By Shaelyn

Miss your bedtime stories? Learn how reading with big kids keeps you connected through the independent reading years. For many parents, the twilight of early childhood is marked by a subtle, bittersweet farewell: the end of the nightly bedtime story. It’s a natural transition. Your children are growing, their literacy skills are flourishing, and suddenly,

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The Starting Lineup: 12 Athletic Baby Names Inspired by Sports Legends

Laugh Together, Love Together, Work Together / By Shaelyn

Score a win with the best athletic baby names! Inspired by sports legends, find the perfect name for your little all-star. March Madness is here, but for parents-to-be, the real “Selection Sunday” happens in the nursery. Finding a name with the legacy of a champion is its own championship run. Whether you’re a die-hard sports

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How Reading Aloud with Children Becomes a Language of Love

Love Together, Read Together / By Shaelyn

Discover how reading aloud with children transforms storytime into a lifelong bond and builds a more connected family through the simple magic of books. There is a specific kind of stillness that settles over a home when a book is opened. The frantic energy of the day—the mismatched socks, the unfinished chores, and the digital

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Why a Mother and Teenage Son Chose Adventure Over Fear

Heal Together, Love Together, Play Together / By Shaelyn

Discover why a mother and teenage son chose adventure over fear and what their cross-country ride reveals about love in this excerpt from Changing Gears. In this excerpt from Changing Gears by Leah Day, we see why a mother and teenage son chose adventure over fear and pedaled into the unknown. What began as a

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7 Heartwarming Characters Who Taught Kindness in Classic Literature

Learn Together, Love Together / By Shaelyn

From Beth March to Atticus Finch, these seven characters who taught kindness show us how to love. Discover the iconic literary moments that inspire good deeds. There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you open a book and find a character who feels like a warm hug. We’ve all been there—turning pages

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Why the Little Things in Marriage Matter More Than You Think

Love Together, Work Together / By Shaelyn

Small, daily choices shape lasting love. Discover why the little things in marriage matter—and how they keep relationships strong. Love doesn’t fade all at once—it slips quietly through overlooked moments and missed connections. In this excerpt from The Two-Minute Secret to Staying in Love, Heidi Poelman reminds us that lasting love isn’t built through grand

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