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How is it that we sometimes turn out to be exactly the kind of mom or dad we swore up and down we would never become? We’re pretty sure most of you never planned on becoming a helicopter parent, hovering around your child to be sure they’re happy and safe. What is helicopter parenting you ask? The term “helicopter parent” is used to define a mom .... Read More
By now you’ve undoubtedly heard about the FBI sting operation that uncovered an alleged college admissions scam where wealthy parents, including some high profile actresses and CEOs, paid up to $6 million in bribes to ensure their kids were accepted into top schools like Yale and Georgetown. Not surprisingly, the backlash against the parents was s.... Read More
Oh, look at you….you’re GLOWING they say. Sure. Glowing. Right up to the part where you start sweating like a pig and feeling those hemorrhoids! The truth of the matter is that pregnancy is a roller coaster of hormones and bodily changes. And not all of these changes fall into the “glowing” category. Some seriously funky stuff happens to your b.... Read More
Anxiety is tough enough to manage as an adult, but anxiety in children can be heartbreaking. Especially if you’re the parent of an anxious child. You want to understand. You want to help. But the reality is that anxiety in children can be confounding and exhausting. Many kids miss school, social activities or a good night’s sleep just from the wo.... Read More
Age: 4-10 Years Old Skills Learned: Creativity, Basic STEM, Dexterity, Problem-Solving Viahart Brain Flakes Why We Like It: Viahart Brain Flakes are pretty darn cool. You can build almost anything! Each piece by itself may not look like much (it’s just a disk with 8 notches). But once your child starts putting them together, .... Read More