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Ask Amelia: Surviving the Holidays With My Mother-In-Law

Amelia PeckDecember 14, 2019

The holidays can be a wonderful time to be with family, but they can also have some challenges. Here are some great tips from Amelia Peck, LMFT on handling issues challenging family members, including your mother-in-law, during the holidays. ... Read More

Keep your baby in warm clothes for winter.

Keep Your Baby Cozy with the Right Winter Clothing

Elizabeth JohnsonDecember 14, 2019

The cold season is upon us and it’s time to keep your little one warm! From fleece and sweaters to cozy mittens, follow our tips for winter baby clothing basics. ... Read More

Surviving Christmas With a Baby – Tips and Tricks

Nina SimoneDecember 8, 2019

During the holidays, we all juggle managing schedules and expectations between family and friends. But everything intensifies the first Christmas you experience with a baby. Fear not! Surviving Christmas is still possible and yes, it can even be wonderful with a newborn or a toddler, if you keep a few ... Read More

Mister Rogers and the Four Gifts Our Kids Actually Need this Christmas

Nina SimoneDecember 6, 2019

Christmas is upon us and with it, the desire to create wonder and magic for our children, just like Mister Rogers. During my first few years as a parent, I often felt overwhelmed with all the holidays. The recent Mister Rogers biopic “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” provides well-timed reminders ... Read More

Baby’s First Christmas: The Best Gifts and Holiday Traditions!

Elizabeth JohnsonDecember 5, 2019

There’s no shortage of ways to commemorate your baby’s first Christmas. Whether you purchase an ornament or visit Santa Claus, it’s a season of magic you won’t soon forget! Check our tradition and gift ideas for your child’s first Christmas, here! ... Read More

Celebrate the 90s with These Incredible Christmas Gifts

Caitlin RobertsonNovember 30, 2019

Oh, snap! The holidays are approaching fast, but don’t stress: if you’re a kid from the 90s, we’ve got you covered with this gift guide of the most fly gift ideas to take you back to your favorite decade. If you grew up in the 90s, or if you’re just ... Read More

8 Budget-Friendly Christmas Gifts for the Family

Amanda.WilliamsNovember 29, 2019

It’s easy to go overboard buying family Christmas gifts for the holidays, but cheap gifts don’t need to stop at fancy coffee mugs. With new board games and fun future plans, you can keep the season bright and budgeted! ... Read More

The History of Santa Claus: The Man Behind the Beard

Jayne SchultheisNovember 27, 2019

We all know the story of the jolly old Santa Claus of the North Pole. One of the most magical characters in American folklore– but is he truly American? The modern image of the man we know and love has certainly been shaped by American culture, but his roots are ... Read More

Creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas that Your Kids Will Love

Jayne SchultheisNovember 26, 2019

The holidays are swiftly approaching! Your Elf on the Shelf is likely soon to begin his annual shenanigans. Do you ever feel the pressure mounting over what new and crazy mischief you must plan for your elf this year? Read more to find some creative, easy, and funny Elf on ... Read More

The Best Daily Advent Books for Kids and Families

Nina SimoneNovember 21, 2019

Does Christmas time take your breath away – with noise and hurry? In a culture that celebrates more, Advent readings can seem like an additional task during an over-scheduled season. Here is a list of Advent books providing a range of moments and conversations intended to not add to your ... Read More