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Mary Sauer

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13 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas that Don’t Require a Babysitter

Romance gets top billing on Valentine's Day, but it can be fun for the whole family, too —as any pair of lovebirds who has little ones has surely had to learn.

10 Best Books to Help Your Child Fall Asleep (You Can Thank Us Later)

Books go with bedtime like peanut butter goes with jelly, but not all books are...

9 Rules for Protecting Your Child’s Skin in Cold Weather

Just because it's chilly out, that doesn't mean you have to keep your kids indoors....

8 Brilliant Ways to Reuse and Repurpose Empty Pill Bottles

Most curbside pick-up recycling programs don't accept empty prescription bottles, so here's how to give...

10 Simple Busy Box Ideas that Kids Will Love

Every parent needs a trick up their sleeve for entertaining their kids that doesn't involve...

The 7 Worst Mistakes Parents Make When Flying with Their Baby

Veteran parents share the in-flight fails that taught them how to keep baby comfortable and...

The 6 Best Reading Apps for Budding Bookworms

Whether your child is showing an early interest in reading or you're looking for ways...

7 Non-Negotiable Rules Every Parent Should Set for Their Babysitter

Hiring a new babysitter can be nerve-wrecking, especially for parents of younger children who don't...

7 Expert-Backed Ways to Tame Toddler Tantrums

Temper tantrums may be one of the exasperating parts of parenting a toddler. One second...

The 6 Questions Every Couple Needs to Ask Themselves Before Having a Kid

Everyone knows that having a baby is a big decision, but how do you know...

Improve Your Toddler’s Fine Motor Skills with These 7 Fun Activities

Fine motor skills are small actions that require a lot of control. But they take...

8 Signs You’re Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children

One of the most important things you can do for your child is help them...

Hey, Exhausted Parents: Here Are Hacks for Playing with Your Kids When You’re Too Tired to Move

Parenting is exhausting, am I right? No matter how tired or sick you are, there...

Necessary Techniques to Cool Down Your Kid’s Food Without Blowing on It

Worried your kid's food is too hot? Don't get winded blowing on their food, try...

9 Tricks to Cut Back on Holiday Gifts Without Being Grinchy

Presents, toys, presents, games. If you're a parent, you might be starting to feel like...

How to Host a Festive Cookie Swap Everyone Will Want to Attend

Simplify your holiday baking and throw an unforgettable holiday party with these tips for throwing...

15 Creative Indoor Activities for Toddlers for Cold or Rainy Days

For moms of toddlers, the cold, winter months can be cause for dread each year....

What’s With the Hype Over Hygge? How to Incorporate This Danish Philosophy into Your Daily Life

Dreading the cold, dark months? This Danish tradition just might change how you feel about...

10 Little Ways to Cultivate Gratitude in Your Kids

The holidays can bring out the best—and the worst—in kids. If you are worried your...

11 Gifts Your Kids Will Love That Aren’t Toys

Tired of filling your house with toys your kids will completely forget about in a...

7 Daily Habits of Naturally Grateful People

An attitude of gratitude is your ticket to a bigger, better, healthier, more connected life....