If you think working remotely with your kids in tow is tough, can you imagine what it must be like to run a country while self-isolating with children? Well, it turns out that this is an actuality for many world leaders, as recently exemplified by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. When Justin Trudeau’s wife, Sophie, was diagnosed with COVID-19, she
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There is no doubt that social-distancing has placed some pretty significant restraints on how we interact with the world around us. This unforeseen public health crisis quickly obliterated our comfortable daily routines, and the adjustment period is still ongoing. The good news, however, is that these unfortunate circumstances have lead to some pretty creative solutions, especially when it comes to
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With the majority of Americans on week two of social distancing, it’s safe to say that everyone is starting to get a little stir crazy. Plus, with spring and warmer weather on the horizon, that itch to get outside is only intensifying; especially in our children. The safest and most obvious solution would be to simply enjoy the great outdoors
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(Disclaimer: Dad’s can totally make these too) As families are understandably scrambling to find a new normal, parents are working from home, kids are grappling with the constraints of isolation, and moms (or dads) are trying to find the energy to put 3 meals on the table every day. I get it. One day you’re coasting on cereal, a school-provided
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You’ve been planning for months. The invitations have already been sent out, the decor ordered and hung, and the catering commissioned. You’ve spent countless nights up in anticipation, thoughtfully curating every detail of this momentous day. Maybe it’s a birthday, a baby shower, or even a wedding. A few months ago, your biggest concern was whether or not it would
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It is that time of year again. Time chop up some fresh veggies and fire up the grill. Today I am going to share with you some of my favorite, easy spring grilling recipes I have come up with through the years. Grilled Chicken and Watermelon Salad: (Serves 4) 4 chicken breasts 1 bottle Italian dressing 1 head of
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On March 18th, a Missouri woman gave birth in Spring 2020’s hottest travel destination- the toilet paper aisle. According to an ABC8 News Report, the mother-to-be had been shopping for groceries at a local Walmart when her water broke unexpectedly. Understandably panicked, she quickly approached an employee asking for help, reportedly stating that due to the speed of her previous
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While most mothers are well aware of the nutritive properties of nursing, did you know that breastfeeding goes far beyond supplying your baby with immune-boosting immunoglobin and individualized nourishment? Nursing also serves as a tremendous source of comfort, which is something we’re all seeking amidst the uncertainty of the corona-virus pandemic. So if you’ve noticed your baby suddenly seems to
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It is often said that children are life’s greatest teachers, and this seems to be truer than ever during this doubtful, social-distancing spring season. Despite the hardships we are currently facing as a society, there are so many silver linings shining through the overcast of uncertainty. Case and point? These two children from Columbus, Ohio, who decided to break out
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As both public and private schools around the country (and world!) begin to shut their doors, many parents are now faced with a task that previously only 3% of American families did on a daily basis- homeschool their children. While some kids have been given concise lesson plans to follow along at home by teachers, many have been left with
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