Would breaking your child’s sleep schedule be catastrophic? For some parents it is, which is why we never put our kids on a strict schedule. Here are some reasons you might want to consider not doing it, either.

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In our ever more connected world, it benefits everyone to have more empathy and understanding of how people of different backgrounds and experiences live. One of the ways to teach our children about people who are different from them is through reading books and stories featuring diverse people. After all, reading is literally seeing the world through someone else’s eyes. Here are a few books you can consider for your children of all ages.

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Potty training went off without a hitch, but there was no convenience in having a toddler who uses the potty instead of a diaper to do their business — aside from not having to buy diapers anymore. For all you parents who are feeling the pressure to potty train your littles, here are a few reasons to stop stressing and just enjoy the diapers while they last!

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Kids love to play, and there’s a good reason for that — it’s how they learn! Not only do kids have fun while they’re playing, they also develop essential life skills, especially if they have adults to teach them while they’re playing. When kids play — whether that’s with toys, other kids, their parents, or even by themselves — they boost their imaginations, enhance their creativity, learn problem-solving skills, develop concentration skills, and so much more.Â

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Depending on the baby, sometime between months five and seven, something changes in a major way. Rolling in both directions, army-crawling across the floor, and sitting up on her own, my daughter is finally considered mobile. Fellow moms who are dealing with a similar issue, I have two words for you: baby jail.

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I wasn’t going to bother buying a new planner for 2021, but the more I thought about it the more I realized it would give me a way to plan for a year to look forward to, something better than 2020. Here are five reasons to buy yourself a planner and use it.

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It is traditional to start the new year off with self-flagellation and promises to add more to your already heavy burdens of working, caring for children, distance learning, managing a household… and oh, did we forget that we’re still in the midst of a pandemic? But don’t worry: we’ve come up with some resolutions guaranteed to give you a break — and not one of them is about losing weight.

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Rest reduces stress, improves overall health, and allows your body and spirit to replenish itself and heal. However, it’s one thing to know the benefits of rest, and another to build it into your life. So, here are a few ways you can build rest into your routine.

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Kindergarten, elementary school, high school – every phase of your child’s schooling has its unique circumstances and interactions. One thing is certain: It’s vital to have a good relationship with your child’s teacher, no matter what grade your kid is in. As you enter these important phases, here’s some advice that teachers would give to parents of students transitioning through these grades.

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I don’t know about you, but though I love being a parent, I most certainly do not love the crushing amount of tasks you have to do for your kids. It’s overwhelming. However, since our role is to raise future adults, there’s no time like the present to teach our kids how to survive as a grown-up. Here are a few things to teach your kids — no matter their age — to make your lives easier.

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