Why are Phones Good for Kids?
April 5, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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It’s no secret that the parenting game is changing. Technology has introduced a plethora of new challenges for parents to overcome—and these challenges aren’t going anywhere. Take cell phones, for example. According to NPR, over 53% of kids own a smartphone by age…
Drive-by Downloads: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
April 4, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Have you ever picked up a hitchhiker? These travelers often hang out on rural highways, holding their thumbs up in the hopes of hitching a ride—usually in exchange for a story from their travels or a twangy rendition of an early Joni Mitchell…
Six Reasons to Teach Your Kids How to Garden and Love It
April 1, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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All of my favorite memories take place in the great outdoors. Whether it be trekking on a family hike in the mountains or relaxing on the porch with a cool glass of lemonade, there’s nothing I love more than being outside. One of…
Is Watching the News Good for Kids? What Parents Should Know
March 30, 2022
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Sarah Steeby
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Understanding the world and what’s going on is an important part of being a good global citizen. Through the trials and triumphs of others, our families can learn to be more empathetic, compassionate, and aware of how we can help others. When it…
How Does Technology Affect Sleep?
March 29, 2022
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Sarah Steeby
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We’ve all heard it time and time again, we need to get more sleep! Sleep is one of the most important factors in helping your kids to be healthy and happy—and they need a lot of it (use this calculator to figure out…
Letting Kids Fail
March 28, 2022
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Tiffany Tolman
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Probably one of the worst days in my storied career as a mother was the annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby race for my oldest son. Our family was in the process of moving to another state for work so I was shouldering all…
Troomi: The Gift That Keeps on Giving—Even to Moms
March 25, 2022
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Jennifer Johnson
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Mother’s Day is coming up in a couple months—but do any of us really need a holiday to pamper the moms in our lives? (The answer is no way!) The Healthy Home Dream Team recently rounded up six great gifts to help moms…
How (and Why!) to Keep in Touch With Your Extended Family
March 25, 2022
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Sarah Steeby
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Family. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em, right? I’m only joking, but sometimes it can feel this way! If you have ever found yourself asking “How important is it to have contact with your extended family?” Here’s the answer: it’s very…