Fun and Stress Free Snow Day Activities for the Whole Family
December 21, 2021
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Kirie Plante
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The cold and flu season is upon us, and, with a global pandemic, parents might be keeping their kids home from school more than usual. If you live in an area where it snows, schools might be canceled if there’s a big storm.…
Getting Kids to Try New Things
December 20, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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I love to dance. But that hasn’t always been the case. I didn’t grow up dancing. I didn’t even experience that world with my daughters. And though it’s my favorite form of exercise to date—I go at least once a week—I didn’t pick…
Talk to Your Kids about Santa
December 17, 2021
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Kirie Plante
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Snow dusts the pine trees,lights go up on houses, the stores greet you with boxes and boxes of candy canes: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Your kids know this means a visit from St. Nick is just around the corner.…
Mom Does Reviews Reviews Troomi
December 17, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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Troomi was recently featured on MomDoesReviews.com in a holiday gift guide, and our phone was even called “the perfect first cell phone for kids.” (We have to say we wholeheartedly agree.) Pam Maynard shares how Troomi can help keep your child safe, both…
Tech Use During the Holidays: Limiting Screen Time for Kids
December 16, 2021
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Kirie Plante
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The holidays are such a great time of year, especially when you’ve got kids! Seeing the magic through their eyes is something special. As they settle into the break from school, it’s tempting for them to sit down in front of a screen…
The Real Monster: Why Children Should Avoid Energy Drinks
December 15, 2021
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Josh Burgoyne
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Caffeine: it makes the world go round. For some adults, a morning cup of coffee is a necessity. It wakes us up, gives us energy, and helps us find the ability to focus on everything we have to get done that day—whether that’s…
What is an Unboxing Video? What is #Trending Right Now?
December 14, 2021
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Kirie Plante
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YouTube can be a great place to learn new things like cooking or how to master a British accent. Teens can watch videos on how to break down the nuances of a complex Shakespeare play or discover pilates from the nineties. Mostly it’s…
The Importance of Balancing Work and Life with Kids
December 13, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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After twenty-five years of full-time motherhood, sprinkled with a variety of part-time, work-from-home jobs, I chose a pandemic year to go back to teaching full time. Impeccable timing, I know. Especially since I still have a teenager—one that spent part of his 2020-2021…