Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly: Why Some Babies Develop Flat Spots and What to Do About It

Plagiocephaly is the medical term to describe a attened area on a baby’s skull. This condition is sometimes referred to by physicians as “Flat Head Syndrome” and may impact up to 46% of healthy infants, according to Boston Children’s Hospital. History In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) began recommending back sleeping in order

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Birding

The Next Big Thing: Birding!

Does your kiddo have a love of all things nature? If they do, this is the perfect age to introduce them to the world of birding. But what is it? This activity is observing birds in their natural habitat and actively pursuing witnessing them, recording how many you see and having a love of the

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Leftover Halloween Candy

15 Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy!

When you have three kids, multiple Halloween parties to attend and an all-nighter filled with trick-or-treating, the piles of sweet treats do just that. Pile up! So, after I do my duty of safety checking and separating the piles of 'you eat that,' 'I eat this,' and our sweet tooth’s have been satisfied until next

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Family-Friendly Halloween Movies

7 Family-Friendly Halloween Movies

Halloween is notorious for being a holiday filled with frights. From haunted houses to scary movies, it can sometimes be too much for little children. These seven family-friendly Halloween movies are all appropriate for children. Some might be a bit scarier than others, but overall, they are perfect for a Halloween-themed family movie night! Family-Friendly

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No-Sew Witch Tutu

DIY No-Sew Witch Tutu (and Broomstick!)

Make this adorable no-sew witch tutu  and broom stick to complete your little witch's costume this year! You may even have most of the supplies already at your house! No-Sew Witch Tutu Tutu Materials Crochet elastic ribbon or a premade crochet headband Four to five spools of Black 3" Matte Tulle, 25 feet each Broom

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Empower Your Daughter

How Can You Empower Your Daughter?

National Daughters Day is Sept. 25! Women are incredibly strong. Over the course of our lives, we’ve preserved through a world that is less than accepting by being broad, fearless and unapologetic. It’s important to encourage our young girls to use their voice in a society that criticizes strong-minded women so that they’re able to

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Teen Curfew: Be Home by Midnight!

When I was a teenager, I was certain I was the ONLY one who had a curfew. This wasn’t true of course, but my parents were stricter than others. I tried to get around this by spending the night with friends who had a later one than I did and yes, on occasion, I got

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teen about depression

How Do You Talk to Your Teen About Depression?

Warning: The following content talks about depression, suicidal thoughts, teenage suicide and the importance of talking to your teen about depression. Imagine getting a phone call from the high school guidance counselor, informing you that your son or daughter was taken to the hospital. You take a breath. Your heart skips a beat. Your mind

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