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Summer Reading for Kids in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade!

This story was contributed by literary specialist and mom Rosemary D’Urso, aka the “Library Mom”. Go to librarymom.com for more of her expert picks, and follow her on Instagram @librarymombooks. While summer is an ideal time for children to relax, explore the...

How to Be an Ally to Your LGBTQ+ Child

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and we wanted to share with our followers how we can best support kids everywhere, and be advocates for them. We asked Amit Paley, the CEO & Executive Director of The Trevor Project, a nationwide suicide prevention and crisis...

Adapting to the “New Normal”

The pandemic may have kept us six feet apart from our friends and extended family, but it did keep us as close to our immediate family as we’ve ever been. As restrictions start to loosen as parents (either one or both) head back to work, this can lead to changing...

St. Patrick’s Day Craft & Recipe Ideas!

If you’re looking for a fun activity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your family, we have some great recipes and crafts that everyone will enjoy! DIY RAINBOW ARTwith From Scratch with Maria Materials: White paper, preferably card stock but any white paper will...

Never Alone? How to Still Prioritize Self-Care

Does anyone else feel like in the past year they haven’t been alone—truly alone—for more than a handful of times? Ironically, staying isolated at home can mean not being very isolated (ever!) from your kids. Without any time to ourselves, many of us are catching up on...

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