By Kristine Western Play Really is the Work of Childhood
As I sit here, I am listening to my older daughter color by herself in another room. Of all of…
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By Patrick Danz Why I Stopped Yelling About the Toys on the Floor
Miniature football helmets are everywhere. On any given day, my son’s room is littered with them, with most of the…
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By Amanda Idleman Waste Time on Purpose
Just writing the title to this post stings a bit. It goes against my every instinct. Time is precious, watching…
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By JD Hartz Take the Risk. Say Yes.
"Hey MOM!"… "Can I do this?" "Can we do that?" "Can we go here…wait…How about we go there?" "Can we?…
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By Lisa Leshaw Are You KID-ding? 5 Little Ways to Rekindle Your Spirit
1. SWING Not referring to that thing that some grown-ups do by swapping partners. Swing, as in plop your tush on…
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By Megan Whitty The Unseen Threat on the Playground
It was one of the longest nights that we had encountered since becoming parents. Our newly one-year-old girl was vomiting…
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By Stacy Harrison The Photo I Never Took
Just off the highway on the edge of our town is an artesian spring that runs continuously from spring to…
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By Amy Lu 10 Indoor Activities for Kids (and Moms too)
Winter is upon us, which means it's cold outside. Freezing cold. Moms-- I mean, kids everywhere are going stir crazy.…
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By Judy Daniell Let me play
Dear Mom and Dad, I have to say this. I need to get this off of my adorable, little, precious…
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