gifts for kids

dad gifting daughter sweater for christmas

December 12, 2021

7 min read

Give your kids something other than toys this Christmas. This list of gifts breaks away from the standard experience with unique ideas for this holiday season.

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Christmas gifts for teens

Salome Njeri

December 6, 2021

8 min read

Buying Christmas gifts for teens that will impress the teenager in your life is a daunting prospect. Let us help with a list of top-rated gifts for teens.

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Subscription boxes for kids: A gift that keeps on giving

Jason Dugre

December 3, 2020

9 min read

Buying a kid one toy? That’s so 20th century. These days subscription box services for kids are all the rage and for good reason.

What scientists say about picky eaters has parents cheering

Are meals WW III in your house? Does your kid spit out spinach and slip peas to the dog under the table? New research shows it is OK to relax about what your kid eats.

Daily Grind Diet

Bird watching from the backyard for kids

Backyard bird watching offers many benefits. Your child can learn to be a birder with just a few of these helpful tools and bird activities to get you going outdoors and observing.

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6 ways to approach the return to school

As we grapple with the new realities of life after a global pandemic, here are some tips for parents to support kids as they return to school.

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Beware fake toys: Reborn doll scam

The chances of you gifting your kid fake toys may increase with the proliferation of reborn doll scams that are replacing real reborn dolls.

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Effective remedies for morning sickness

Morning sickness comes with so many challenges for women in their first trimester. A parent shares the remedies she explored to help manage the condition.

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How to get started with homeschooling

Are you thinking about homeschool? Teaching kids at home is a small challenge with a huge reward. Here’s some tips for starting.

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A review of the best home pregnancy tests

The best home pregnancy tests offer you a convenient way to determine if you’re expectant. Here’s how self pregnancy test kits work, how to use and read them.

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When parents disagree on parenting

When parents constantly disagree on how to parent, it can have dire effects on their child’s personality. Here’s how to resolve parental conflicts amicably.

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The perfect recipes for hiding vegetables from your picky eater

Hidden veggie recipes are a clever way to sneak nutritious foods into your child’s diet. Here’s what some mom bloggers, influencers, and the editorial team swear by.

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Sensory toys for autism: 42 stimulating toys and games

Sensory toys for autism are important for sensory stimulation of autistic kids. Here’s a comprehensive list that will stimulate your kid.

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Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Fun Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate, Focus, and Succeed: Book Review

Thriving with ADHD by Kellie Miller provides 60 colorful and fun activities to give your child the skills to better understand and manage their ADHD.

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More than screen time or treats: Helping your child find the real rewards in life

Sugary treats and screen time are addictive for kids. Help them have natural highs by finding some of your own and giving them space to do the same.

Behavior

How to deal with sibling rivalry

Sibling rivalry is the bane of every parent, so I set out to find a way to solve all those sibling spats before all my hair turns grey.

Behavior Lifestyle

How to remain calm when your child misbehaves

It’s vital to remain calm when children misbehave, but not easy. Make it easier by upholding expectations, taking a breath, and remembering what you can control.

Behavior

3, 2, 1, GO!

It’s the school Olympics and tensions run high as parents stand by hoping that their kids win the races. Then it’s up to mom and dad to run…How will it turn out?

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Good night stories for rebel girls: Book Review

If you’re looking for stories beyond princesses, fairy tales or super heroes for your child, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is just right.

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Parent-teacher conferences: Questions you should ask your child’s teacher

If you’ve ever been unsure what to expect or what to ask at a parent-teacher conference, you’re not alone. We have the top tips for preparing for a conference as well as questions you can ask your child’s teacher, no matter what grade they’re in.

Learning

How to discipline a child with anxiety

Disciplining an anxious child may sometimes feel like a daunting task. Four moms break down how you can make discipline easier and smoother.

Behavior

20 unplugged activities to beat tween boredom

Boredom can drive kids crazy and make parents super frustrated. Here are 20 things to do with your pre-teen girl or boy that don’t use a screen.

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What’s more important than gender? Things your doctor checks for on a pregnancy ultrasound

Pregnancy ultrasounds give you a glimpse into your unborn baby’s world. Let’s take a look at the different types of pregnancy ultrasounds and the importance of each one.

Health & Safety

Everything you need to know about relationship chemistry

Becoming a parent can put a damper on your marital relationship. Here’s some tips on how to maintain the spark with your spouse with kids underfoot and in the house.

Lifestyle

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Each year at this time, I reminisce about past Christmases and just how beautiful they were. Today Christmas is still a time to create memories together.

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Kids’ camping gear: What to take when camping with kids

These camping tips and must-have kids camping gear will have you doing the happy dance. We’ve compiled a list of the best camping equipment for kids to make your outdoor experience memorable.

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