Couldn't we all use 5 Tips for Surviving "HallowThanksMas" this year? Never heard of it? The first time I heard of it was last year.
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Dorney Park to close early, Wildwater will remain closed until 2021
Indoor physical activities to keep kids’ energy up
As the days get shorter and the weather begins to cool, the options for kids to play outside is quickly dwindling. Already dealing with keeping kids moving during the COVID-19 pandemic, getting kids the recommended 60 minutes of activity per day by the American Academy of Pediatrics can be tough. No matter the weather or ...
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How families are keeping Halloween from turning Into a COVID nightmare
For Laura Stoutingburg and her family, Halloween has always been a month-long celebration of corn mazes, pumpkin patches and, of course, trick-or-treating in their suburban Denver neighborhood. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the mother of two to change their plans. “Traditional trick-or-treating house to house does not feel like a smart choice to me ...
Read More »Beth Montgomery: The (Not So) Scary Truth About Being A Sober Mom; A Continuation
I had my last drink on July 11th, 2020, smack dab in the middle of a global pandemic while most of my peers had an increase in their alcohol consumption. Since it’s “Sober October,” I thought it would be appropriate to follow up with a continuation of that first sober article I wrote in August, ...
Read More »Bitsy McCann: Why not ‘Mama?”
My kid won’t say mama. It’s rude, right? I carried her for nine-plus months, experienced extreme everything, changed my diet drastically (gestational diabetes, y’all), and suffered a migraine in my third trimester so intense I thought I was having a stroke. I forgot how to form words. Have you ever tried to call 911, and ...
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Books to help explain the 2020 elections to kids
School-aged children might not be eligible to vote in the upcoming presidential election, but the November elections can provide many opportunities to teach kids about how the U.S. government works. Through the election process, kids can learn about civics, the electoral process, current events, the historical context and campaign politics. Because of the presidential election, ...
Read More »Jen Deinlein: Having difficult conversations can help other moms
You’re probably very aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha fraternity, with breast cancer awareness and education as our national philanthropy, I’ve been proud to also help honor survivors. But it’s in the past year that I’ve become aware of someone else we should celebrate: the “previvors” ...
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5 ways to encourage your kids to give back
Children tend to be more quick to act on their grudges and slow to return favors, according to a new study, but researchers said children can learn how to give back. The study, which included a total of 330 children, was conducted by the Child Rends News Service and was designed to find out if ...
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How to create a healthy virtual learning space for your child
If your kids are learning from home or doing a hybrid option of home and school, comfortable and functional learning space can help them get the job done well. Now is a good time to re-evaluate your student’s workspace to assure they have the support they need to succeed. One thing is sure. Technology is not going ...
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