Tag: parents
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Parents share tips to help kids transition to new schools
The summer is winding down, and many kids are already back in the classroom or will be in a matter of weeks. While every school year has its challenges, starting kindergarten, heading off to college, or moving to a new school bring unique worries for both students and parents. I…
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Review: Sunnies brand sunglasses offer style and protection kids and parents will love
Though the school year has yet to end here in New York state, my kids are already in full on summer mode. They are ready for sun, sun, sun, and, did I mention? sun! The weather is warming up, which means lots more time spent outdoors enjoying those sunny days.…
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Spark the kids’ creativity with The Story Pirates Creator Club
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to limit much of the activities many Americans can do as a family. And with many summer camps cancelled, schools closed or closing, parents are left wondering what to do with their kids all summer. In between hiking and playing with the sprinkler, why not let…
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The five judgmental people you are bound to meet as a parent
When you become a parent, you enter a world that is nothing but loving, supportive and judgement free. Just kidding. While, I certainly hope you have at least a small group that fits the aforementioned description, chances are as you will encounter several sanctimonious people who believe they know best,…
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“The Sandlot” mom is spot on about free play
“The Sandlot” will always be a film dear to my heart. When the movie was released in 1993, I was 10 years old, around the same age as the rag-tag group of baseball-loving kids enjoying the freedom and joy of summer in the early 1960s. Though I was never a…
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Stop judging how we feed our kids
If you were blessed to bring a child into this world, you are undoubtedly familiar with pressure (societal, familial, cultural, Facebook-al?) To nourish your offspring in the most optimum way possible. For new mothers, this is overwhelmingly breastfeeding. Before a child reaches a certain age, I, speaking as a person…
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Thank you, class parents
Every class has one, or maybe two. They are the moms or dads who remind you of special events or nudge you about getting your money in for the class gift. They organize email lists and volunteer schedules. They do the grunt work so we all can shine. …
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If toddlers had Facebook groups
I am a member of several Facebook groups for moms. They have become so common, that poking fun of them has become standard practice. For better or worse, they have a huge influence on parents, and can be quite helpful. I know lots of parents who say they could not…
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If moms had Pinterest in the 1980s
Social media has changed the way we do things for our kids. Birthday parties, especially, have become a bit over the top, as we parents try to mimic those beautiful pictures we see on Pinterest. It’s hard to remember a time when parties were simpler, and nobody was making 5000…
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5 more parenting-inspired shows: Netflix edition
I have few loves in life, my husband, my kids, and, of course, my Netflix. Give me a night with Francis Underwood or the ladies of Litchfield any day. And, while those shows are fantastic, they don’t always reflect the everyday mundane reality of parenthood. Just like I offered some…
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