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Safe and Sweet: Trick or Treating Alternatives for Halloween

by Melissa Kleinman on October 27, 2020

Celebrate Halloween this year with these safe and sweet ideas for the kids.

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Parenting How To: Extending Time Outdoors this Fall

by Melissa Kleinman on October 13, 2020

It's getting chillier outside, yet extending patio and backyard time is essential to our well-being during the pandemic. Follow these tips to make your outdoor space cozier, warmer and more inviting during fall and winter.

Parenting How To: Creating a Peaceful Environment with Crystal Healing

by Melissa Kleinman on September 23, 2020

The idea of using crystals to help find balance, focus and calm within your life may be a new concept. To help answer your questions, we turned to Mariah K. Lyons, author and crystal expert to explain more about the healing powers of crystals, including some practical tips on how to harness them for your own wellness practice.

Parenting How To: Setting Up Your Home for Distance Learning Success

by Melissa Kleinman on September 20, 2020

Read these tips and ideas on how to set your children up for remote learning success.

Parenting How-To's

The Most Popular Baby Names of 2020

by Melissa Kleinman on September 01, 2020

Searching for baby name ideas? Let these popular baby names of 2020 inspire you.

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How to Stay Cool When You're Pregnant in August

by Melissa Kleinman on August 12, 2020

Are you expecting right now? Here are some of the best tips we found on how to beat the heat and stay cool during a summer pregnancy.

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DockATot Stories: My Mom is Having My Baby

by Melissa Kleinman on July 30, 2020

Breanna Loving is going to be a mom in November. After years of infertility she found a surprising path to motherhood, with help from her own mom. Read Breanna's story.

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Parenting How-To: Establishing Family Quiet Time

by Melissa Kleinman on July 27, 2020

With more months of lockdown potentially in our future, it's essential to carve out quiet time, not just for yourself but for the whole family. Find out why quiet time is good for everyone.

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