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Back-to-Preschool Shoes: The Yay to the Nay
I did some back-to-school shoe shopping at a kids’ shoe store with my young daughter. Here I share what I found and which shoes we liked best.
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Hockey Mom Turned Dance Mom
A mom that is more comfortable with ice hockey than the stage needs hair and makeup advice on helping her daughter get ready for her first big dance recital.
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Birthday Party Group Present Etiquette
How do you handle the etiquette of gifting birthday presents when siblings are invited to the party as well? One large gift or a few smaller ones?
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You Are Cool Enough for a Minivan and Three Reasons to Love Them
If you have a minivan aversion, you may be missing out. The minivans of today are not the minivans of the past and we share why.
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A Mother-Son Invisalign® Treatment Adventure: Chapter 4 (Conclusion)
My teen son and I concluded our Invisalign® treatment. Here are our final thoughts looking back on treatment. Pictures included!
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Light Up the (Kids’) Room
When helping siblings sharing rooms manage sleep schedules how do night lights figure into the process? Here are some recommendations.
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Children’s Thanksgiving Books Focused on Gratitude
For Thanksgiving books, we prefer to focus on gratitude, inclusion, and kindness, as well as sharing positive information from Native Americans themselves that accurately reflect their culture, history, and continued strength in the face of adversity.
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A Mother-Son Invisalign Treatment Adventure: Chapter 3
It seems like we just started treatment a few weeks ago, and yet, I’m almost done! My son’s and my Invisalign journey to straighter teeth continues.
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The Most Beautiful Vehicles on the Market that Can also Rock the Carpool Line
We research and list phenomenal cars that offer room for transporting families and are super stylish (a couple are the couture version of cars).
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A Skincare Routine for Tweens
Setting up your tween child with a good skincare routine as they approach puberty is truly a gift. We have many thoughts on this and product recommendations to share as well.
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Gift Ideas for Kids for Holiday 2017
It’s that time of year again when you’re looking for inspiration for gifts for the kids. Here is what is on our holiday lists this year.
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Keep Kids Entertained in the Car Without Staring at Screens: Circle Round Podcast
Looking to keep your kids (ages 4 to 10) entertained while also using their imagination? Check out the new storytelling Circle Round podcast.
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College Textbooks: Saving Money and Your Sanity
Did your college student’s first foray into the bookstore cause palpitations? Take heart! While there are lots of options, that means lots of savings, too.
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The Best Potty Chairs and Seats To Get Your Kid Out of Diapers
Every kid potty trains in their own time but you do need the right tools. We tell you our favorite potty seats and chairs out there, and which ones to skip.
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Best Detangling Hairbrushes To Get Out the Knots Without the Tears
A review of detangling hairbrushes for kids. Find out which ones get the job done with minimal pain and tears. They’re not all created equal. We have favorites and a top pick.
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Should You Use a Care Package Service for Your College Freshman?
A reader with a new college freshman wants my take on those college care package services; Here’s my breakdown of the pros and cons of these services.
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ADHD in the Dorm: What To Buy
Those generic “what to buy for your college freshman” lists are missing some key items for our kids coping with ADHD. I’ve got some additions for that list.
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Everybody Gets Scared
Have a little one who gets a little scared during Halloween? Or has other fears and anxieties. Amalah has written a beautifully illustrated and customizable book that explains that fear is a normal emotion and helps children understand it’s OK if they don’t feel brave all the time.
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Huggies Baby Wipes: No Glass Shards Found after Independent Testing
Met with Huggies as part of a roundtable and discussed extensively discussed the the hows and whys behind the of glass shards mistakenly thought to be in their baby wipes.
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8 Pairs of Toddler and Kids’ Sunglasses That Will Really Protect Your Child’s Eyes
We tried out some top brands of sunglasses (for toddlers to tweens) and give you our review and Alpha Mom favorites.