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Quilting in Zero-G? A Q&A with Astronaut Karen Nyberg and Author Ann McCallum Staats

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Go behind the scenes of A Quilt of Stars! Astronaut Karen Nyberg and author Ann McCallum Staats share the inspiring true story of how quilting in zero-G united a global community. What happens when a NASA astronaut and an award-winning author team up to write a children’s book about quilting in zero gravity? You get […]

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Boredom Is a Lost Art: How to Build the Habit of Independent Play

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Letting kids be bored is a lost art. Learn how to stop playing event coordinator and help your child build a lifelong habit of independent play. The scene is familiar to every modern parent. Within minutes of the screens turning off, a heavy sigh echoes through the house, followed by the inevitable four-word complaint: “Mom,

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

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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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Saving Endangered Animals One Species at a Time

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Saving endangered animals starts with understanding how conservation works and the real efforts helping these three species survive. Saving endangered animals can feel overwhelming, especially when headlines focus on what’s disappearing instead of what’s being done. But conservation is not just about loss—it’s about action, science, and steady progress. In this excerpt from Hear Them

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7 Heartwarming Characters Who Taught Kindness in Classic Literature

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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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14 Years of Making Families Happy and 14 Lessons We’ve Learned

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Celebrating 14 years of helping families! Discover our top lessons for connection, habits, and joy in every household. Fourteen years ago, Familius set out with a simple but powerful mission: help families be happy. Along the way, we’ve learned that happiness isn’t something you stumble into by accident. It’s built slowly, intentionally, and lovingly—through habits,

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7 FAQs Every Parent Has About Starting Psychiatric Medications for Kids

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Get expert answers to your questions about starting psychiatric medications for kids. Learn what to expect and feel confident as a parent. Considering psychiatric medications for your child can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. In this excerpt from A Parent’s Guide to Starting Psychiatric Medications for Kids, three experienced child psychiatrists, Drs. Alexander Kolevzon, Pilar

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