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1 In 5 Kids Has An Anxiety Disorder, Here’s How Parents Can Help
Photo by Dmyrto_Z on Deposit Photos Anxiety disorders are on the rise in kids, and while the social effects of COVID-19, shutdowns, and other related changes accelerated the rise, rates were already...
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How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Early Holiday Decorating
Photo by jjvallee on Deposit Photos There is a little less than a week left of October, if you can believe it, and the transition from the spooky fall to the Holidays is already underway. Stores in my...
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How I Got My Kids Excited For Magic: The Gathering
Photo by Oleruzh on Deposit Photos Getting my kids excited about Magic: The Gathering has been a rewarding experience on my parenting journey. My eldest daughter is seven now, and while she’s proudly...
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Why Outdoor Play Is Critical For Child Development, Even In ‘Bad’ Weather
Photo by Syda_Productions on Deposit Photos It’s that time when the holidays are around the corner, and the cold starts to creep in at night and in the morning. Colder temperatures signal a change in...
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8 PS5 Games That Top The Christmas List In My House
Finding the PS5 games my kids want most this Christmas is a challenge, since I have three kids at three very different stages of life with other interests. My oldest is more of a lifestyle simulator...
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I Worked In Children’s Programming, Here Are My Favorite Shows For Different...
For most of my career I have been fortunate enough to work in a few areas of kids’ entertainment. I’ve written children’s books, sold and made comic books, and most recently created and developed...
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Motherless Mothering Leaves Many New Moms Struggling
Photo by prostooleh on Deposit Photos This morning, my five-year-old said something that was pretty hard to understand. I figured it out, but then I immediately sent the video to my mom to see if...
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Nearly 2 In 3 Households Reliant On SNAP Are Families With Children, And...
Photo by jetcityimage2 on Deposit Photos SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, often still referred to as “food stamps,” helps around 41 million people per month have enough food on...
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The Best Co-Op Nintendo Switch Games To Play With Kids
As a gamer dad of four kids—ages 3, 7, 11, and 13—I’ve seen firsthand how the best co-op Nintendo Switch games can turn an evening of quiet entertainment into a full-blown family bonding experience....
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The 8 Xbox Games My Kids Want Most This Christmas
Xbox is such an interesting console because it has plenty of fans and the full force of Microsoft behind it, but it has never seemed to have the same appeal as Nintendo and PlayStation. Just like the...
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Watch: Psychologist Weighs In On Halloween Costume “Mean Girl” Vibes
Photo by prometeus on Deposit Photos One of my favorite parts of Halloween is the group costumes. I know a group of women who dress as the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus, and it’s always a joy to...
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A Short List of Short Shows To Hold Your Kid’s Short Attention Span
These days, cereal boxes are a little lighter, toys are a little flimsier, and attention spans are way, way shorter. When it comes time to sit your kid down for some snacks and a little TV, it’s hard...
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Six Seven Or “67” Is The Word Of The Year, And For Good Reason
Photo by belchonock on Deposit Photos My child was playing with her number blocks yesterday and made a joke whose punchline was “six seven.” She’s five. Granted, she has older siblings who expose her...
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23 Animated Movies That Teach Kids Self-Acceptance
Animated movies impart unforgettable life lessons, offering new insights with every rewatch. The catchy songs and unique character development explore themes of identity, confidence, and self-worth....
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Cocomelon’s New Podcast Is Perfect For Bedtime
Photo by FamVeldman on Deposit Photos If your child loves Cocomelon but doesn’t love going to sleep, a new podcast from Headspace and Cocomelon may help. It’s designed to help your child use up a...
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Worried About Baby Formula Costs With SNAP Suspension Looming? Bobbie Is Helping
Photo Credit: Bobbie The U.S. government is not planning to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps or EBT) or the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)...
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The Best Pet Loss Books For Kids Of Various Ages
Last week, my family had a significant loss when we unexpectedly had to put our cat down. He had lovingly roamed our house for 12 years and was the kids’ unlikely protector. Boo was a loyal feline,...
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24 Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Cartoons And Lessons They Teach
Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade every year was something I fondly remembered from my childhood. The smell of the turkey in the oven, stuffing, and cornbread getting prepped filled my nose as I...
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My Kids Use Melatonin Nightly Out of Necessity, Experts Say It Can Be A Great...
Photo by IgorVetushko on Deposit Photos Sleep is a constant for all humans. Just as we need to eat, drink, and breathe to function correctly, organisms also need a stable period of rest. This becomes...
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Gen Alpha’s Rebellion: Data Shows Teens Trading Drugs And Alcohol For Digital...
Photo by ViewApart on Deposit Photos As a teenager, it wasn’t unusual for me to come home in the middle of the night, smelling like beer, smoke, and other nastiness. I’d slowly open the front door,...
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