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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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posted on July 31, 2023

12 Picture Books About Starting School

Books and reading are a shared passion for my daughter and me, so we’ve been preparing for the start of this new chapter by reading stories about school. It’s been a great way to help her know what to expect, familiarize her with the rhythm of a school day, and talk about what she is looking forward to and what she may be nervous about.

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posted on June 13, 2023

Weddings…With Children!: Episode 421

While darling flower girls and wee ring bearers are undeniably cute, parenting kids who are part of a wedding ceremony can be stressful. Even when kids are merely AT a wedding (versus IN it), all kinds of tricky situations crop up. Join Meagan and Sarah as we share stories from our own experiences as moms…with kids…at weddings. From breastfeeding in bridesmaid dresses to preschoolers throwing down during family photos, we’ve racked up a few harrowing tales to tell – and we also have thoughts on NOT bringing kids to weddings, either because they’re not invited or because you’ve decided to leave them home.

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posted on June 5, 2023

Visiting The Outer Banks Of North Carolina With Kids

From wild horses to incredible sunsets, the Outer Banks of North Carolina (OBX) is a perfect get-away for the whole family. The 100-mile stretch of barrier islands are lined with beaches, quaint towns, incredible food, local shopping and plenty of historic sites for your family’s next adventure. If you’re looking for a new place to explore with your family, here are my recommendations for how to enjoy OBX with kids!

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posted on May 9, 2023

Field Trips, Little To Teen: Episode 416

Meagan spent a soggy day helping eight grade science students release salmon into a creek, and it inspired this conversation all about kids and field trips. From tiny toddlers at the fire station to teens on a red-eye flight to Washington, D.C., time outside the classroom requires a ton of flexibility from everyone; we’re here to discuss the both/and nature of field trips bringing added hassle AND growth opportunities. We also hear from two teachers and a special needs parent about their thoughts on field trips and swap stories about California vs. Michigan excursions for school-aged kids.

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posted on April 2, 2023

7 Picture Books To Spring Your Family Into Climate Action

Spring your family into climate action this year by reading together one or more of these seven picture books. Some include tangible actions you can take as individuals, and others are a nod to our beautiful Mother Earth and the impact populations can have on healing her.

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