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Beat Boredom on a Budget with 17 Cheap Ideas for Summer Fun with Kids
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10 Ways to Show Your Appreciation to Your Child's Teachers
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Help Your Child Make Someone's Day with this Handprint Flower Card
Brighten someone's day with this adorable flower card! Your child's favorite people will appreciat…
How to Build an 'Inventor's Box' to Spark Your Child's Imagination
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10 May Events, Holidays, & More For Your Family To Recognize
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Embracing Difference: The Journey of Autism Awareness and Acceptance
As a parent of an autistic child, Autism Awareness Month is very important to me. It's a time to sprea…
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Dig In: 3 Themed Vegetable Gardens Kids Will Love to Grow ... and Eat
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March Moments: 10 Special Days for Families
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40 Ways To Celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day
I lost my brother in November 2020. A few months after his passing, I was at the library and I saw a flye…
Valentine's Day DIY: A Sensory Bin Makes For Creative Family Fun
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The Soulful Rhythms of Black History: A Journey Through Black Music
One aspect of Black culture that has always held a special place in my heart is the music. It's like…
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