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Parenting
Travel Smart, Not Hard: Low-Cost Family Adventures Await
Unlock inexpensive family trip ideas! Explore local, US, or global adventures without breaking the bank. Create priceless memories on a budget.
5 Ways to Celebrate the Small Wins this Year
As we close out this year, celebrate the small wins, not just the big ones. We live in a culture that prizes spectacular outcomes. The flashy, showy wins are the ones that are the only evidence of growth, right? Wrong. Sometimes the smallest steps are the only evidence we need to show we are becoming…
It’s Just a Phrase: Translating Your Teen’s Slang and Its Impact
Parents, have you ever felt perplexed listening to your teen’s conversations? Sometimes it sounds like their phrases are their own secret codes. But the modern-day slang kids use isn’t simply “just a phrase.” Language is one of the strongest tools humans have. It represents culture, belonging, identity, and more. When parents dismiss or ignore the…
When Competition Crosses the Line into Toxicity
Last spring, something happened that really made me pause. I realized what happens when competition crosses the line into toxicity. My daughter came home unusually quiet. Not her usual after-school burst of stories and snacks and backpack chaos… just… quiet. I sat with her, and it took a while, but she finally told me what was going on.
You Got This, Mama: Managing Stress as a New Mom
Feeling overwhelmed by new mom stress? Get practical coping strategies, find support, and learn about baby blues vs. PPD.