Farewell To the Little People
There were days I didn't think I could bear putting one more puzzle back together, or tracking down all of…
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5 Ways To Connect With Your Kids Right Now
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How We Said Goodbye to Mountains of Toys Forever
Downsizing our kidsโ toys was hard. But itโs one of the best decisions weโve ever made for them, hands down.…
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Dear Family, Our Kids Don’t Need More Toys, Let’s Come Together to Get Something Really Awesome
Dear family, What I'm about to say comes from a place of absolute love and appreciation, with a smidge of…
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Science Says Kids Are Actually Happier With Fewer Toys {We KNEW It!}
There's nothing quite as satisfying to a parent as a "toy purge," that glorious experience where you gather up and…
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Why I Stopped Yelling About the Toys on the Floor
Miniature football helmets are everywhere. On any given day, my sonโs room is littered with them, with most of the…
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The Best Elf on the Shelf Idea Ever (Bonus: It Helps Declutter Toys, Too!)
Sweet, sweet Christmastime. The lights, the smells, the festive music. The cozy blankets and mugs of hot cocoa and Hallmark…
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Mom Discovers Number Printed on Poopsie Slime Surprise Toy Connects to a Porn Hotline
Have your kids joined in the Poopsie Slime Surprise toy fad? The toysโmade by MGA Entertainment, the company behind popular…
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Dear Toy Makers, Your “Realistic” Playthings Are A Sham
Realistic dolls! Realistic food! Realistic appliances! I was browsing on a toy retailer's website today and stumbled into the pretend…
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10 Very Montessori Gifts To Give Your Children This Christmas
Here are some ways that you can incorporate Montessori principles into your familyโs celebration of the Christmas season. These are…
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You Don’t Have To Buy Their Love – Please, No More Toys
I've always known my kids had a lot of toys. It sort of drove me crazy, and even though many…
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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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9 Reasons I’ll Teach My Children to Share
I recently came across an article listing the reasons that children shouldn't be taught to share. Yes, you read that…
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