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From infancy to the teen years, we share the best parenting tips and hacks, plus tons of kids activities for every age and stage.

10 Spring Break Ideas for Families with Teens | Embarking on a family vacation with teenagers in tow can be fun and frightening, lol. They aren't quite old enough to travel with their friends, but also want a little freedom and independence. In this post, we have tons of tips for you -- things to consider when booking a vacation with teens, tips to get teens excited at the idea of a family getaway, and our favorite inexpensive yet fun ideas that fit any budget and family size.

10 Spring Break Ideas for Families with Teens

20 Potty Training Incentives and Reward Ideas | The transition from diapers to independent toileting is a huge milestone for parents and kids, but it takes patience and positive reinforcement. While some take to the idea quickly, others can be resistant and even scared to use the potty. In this post, we share 5 signs your child is ready to start potty training, 8 tips and hacks for to get started, plus reward charts, incentive systems and ideas you can put in a reward jar to keep kids motivated

20 Potty Training Incentives and Reward Ideas that Work

18 Advanced Rainbow Loom Patterns for Teens | The rainbow loom fad has made a comeback, and it has evolved! The simple, easy, DIY rubber bracelets have been replaced with creative and stunning designs. From beautiful color gradients, to adding beads and charms, to different stitch variations, to glow-in-the-dark bracelets, these are so many fun designs and you don't even need a loom -- you can make them with your fingers! This posts has it all -- tips, hacks, and step by step tutorials.

18 Advanced Rainbow Loom Patterns for Teens

How to Make Fleece Tie Blankets | A fleece tie blanket is a simple and cozy DIY blanket made by tying together two layers of fleece fabric. Since they’re so easy to make, they're a great kids craft, with ideas for all ages and skill levels. They also double as an easy homemade gift kids can make for teachers, grandparents, and everyone in between. But how do you make fleece tie blankets? This post has everything you need to know, including 16 beginner tips and step by step tutorials.

How to Make Fleece Tie Blankets: 16 Tips & Tutorials

8 Meaningful Mom and Daughter Tattoos to Inspire You | Getting mother-daughter tattoos is a special and unique way to signify your bond with one another. With so many designs to choose from, we narrowed it down to 8 beautiful mom and daughter tattoos inspired by real mother-daughter duos. From small, dainty, matching tattoos to more intricate continuous line drawings, there are a range of options to get your creative juices flowing! Click for 8 ideas to inspire your next tat!

8 Meaningful Mom and Daughter Tattoos to Inspire You

10 Best First Trimester Foods for Nausea | Nausea, often referred to as morning sickness, is a common symptom during the first trimester of pregnancy. It typically starts between the first four to six weeks of pregnancy and can happen any time of the day. If you are experiencing morning sickness, you probably already know about the magic of crackers and the BRAT diet to quell queasiness, but we've taken it a step further with this list of tummy friendly foods for pregnant women!

10 Best First Trimester Foods for Nausea

80 Quotes About Motherhood that Hit You in the Feels | Being a mom is beautiful and hard all at the same time, and it can be really difficult to put all of the feelings it creates inside of us into words. Whether you're looking for the perfect Mother's Day quote to write in a card for your own mom, or you're in search of a quote to share with your sons or daughters as you watch them create families of their own, these quotes offer the perfect mix of humor, love, and inspiration.

80 Quotes About Motherhood that Hit You in the Feels

22 Snack Board Ideas for Kids | Whether you're throwing a kids birthday party, tween movie night, teen sleepover, or family-friendly holiday celebration, snack boards always work! Perfect for picky eaters and budding chefs, a spread of snacks is an easy way to feed a crowd, and it's a great way to encourage kids to try different fruits and vegetables. The internet is full of inspiration on snack plate themes, ingredients, and presentation ideas, and we've gathered it altogether in this post!

22 Snack Board Ideas for Kids of All Ages

How to Develop Intrinsic Motivation In Kids: 7 Tips for Parents | Extrinsic vs intrinsic motivation: what's the difference? In this post, we take a deep dive into this topic, sharing the benefits of intrinsic motivation and our best tips on how to foster this in children. While external rewards/avoidance of punishment do motivate kids, intrinsic motivation cultivates a passion for learning, resilience and perseverance, autonomy and independence, creativity and innovation. Click for our tips!

How to Develop Intrinsic Motivation In Kids: 7 Tips for Parents

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