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By Mike

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5 Ways to Create Your Own Backyard Water Park

Create your own backyard waterpark with just a few inexpensive supplies. This is a great way to beat the heat with your family.
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By Stacy Tornio

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Let’s Make Youth Sports Fun Again

There are so many great benefits of youth sports, so why are kids quitting at such young ages? In most cases adults are likely the ones to blame.
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By Lenore Skenazy

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Should I Worry About All the Time My Kids Spend Doing Nothing?

It might seem like kids have a lot of wasted time and do nothing, but it's actually important for kids to have down time.
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By Let Grow

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The Winners of the Independence Challenge Show the Amazing Way Kids Are Stepping Up Right Now

We know kids are awesome, amazing, and astonishingly capable. Yet, the entries in the Let Grow Independence Challenge still impressed and surprised us. Through essay, photo, and video entries, kids...
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By Holly

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Why Daydreaming Can Be Incredibly Good for Kids

When our world here in Nashville shut down in response to COVID-19, my kids found a much-welcome distraction through daydreaming. At first our boys, ages 16, 13, and 9, were...
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By Anam

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My Kids Unlocked the Magic of LEGOs by Ditching the Instruction Manual

When I was pregnant with our first daughter, my husband rubbed my belly and whispered, “I can’t wait for the time of playing with LEGOs with you.” While my children’s...
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By Mariko Zapf

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Flour, the Shelter-in-Place Unsung Hero

I am not much of a baker. I have a signature one-bowl chocolate cake recipe that tolerates unsifted flour and a generous dose of extra cook time when the timer...
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By Katy Anderson

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Once I Started Letting My Kids Figure Out Their Own Schedules, I Finally Got Some Relief

During this time of social distancing, it is not difficult to find loads of articles offering advice on a schedule for kids or how to keep children entertained at home....
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By Rachael Liska

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Coronavirus Hit the “Pause” Button on My Busy Life, and I Couldn’t Be More Grateful

The overly scheduled, busy family was the norm for so many of us. But maybe this an opportunity to make important changes.
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By Seamus Condron

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Funny Parenting Tweets About Homeschooling Remind Us All That Professional Teachers Are Heroes

Check out these funny parenting tweets from parents taking on the role of teacher. At least they know how to laugh at these painful, awkward moments.
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By Seamus Condron

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Bored and Need Help Getting Through Coronavirus? Ask the Gen X Kids

Gen X kids have plenty of advice when it comes to being bored and staying entertained. They were the masters of it. Take a look at their tips.
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By Katy Anderson

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Going Outside Will Keep Us Happier During This Time of Social Distancing

Social distancing is important right now, but it can leave many with feelings of anxiety and depression. One way to help is by going outside.
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