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posted on October 16, 2023

Four Reasons I Read To My Kids

During a recent book purge, I realized there’s a formula to the kids’ books we keep vs. donate or give away. It’s not just what I like or only my kids’ favorites. It’s a combination of these things and more. Here are the reasons why I read books to my kids, as well as how I decide what stays and goes.

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posted on September 18, 2023

6 Kitchen Gadgets Our Team Loves

On the podcast this week (and next!) Meagan and Sarah share some of our favorite kitchen gadgets, cooking tools, food prep solutions, cleaning solutions, and countertop appliances. Because every home cook has a different set of needs and priorities, we opened up the question to our contributor team to find out what gear makes their lives easier in the kitchen.

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posted on August 28, 2023

6 Ways To Support School Learning At Home (No Flash Cards Required!)

As busy moms with many kids in school, it’s our goal to raise kids who love to learn, and to support hardworking teachers by creating a home environment and family culture that supports school learning–in a way that feels natural, not forced.

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posted on August 21, 2023

4 Ways To Support Your Child’s Educator This School Year

As a mother of four and an educator, I’ve acquired a few tips and tricks on how you can support your child’s teacher this year.

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posted on August 14, 2023

What To Expect When Your Child Starts Kindergarten

As a former school teacher and a mom of three, let me share what I’ve learned to expect when sending a child to kindergarten.

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posted on August 7, 2023

Is Your Preschooler Ready For The First Day? At-Home Routines To Practice Before School Starts

To ease the stress of the transition to preschool, I’m sharing the routines we’ve started well ahead of my daughter’s first day to help us both feel ready.

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