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These Are the Best Non-Lolly Easter Basket Fillers for Little Kids
I’m not religious, but I’ve always loved celebrating the secular version of Easter with all of its baby chicks, pastel eggs, floral napkins, and grinning bunnies. I’m here for all of it — and this year, that means creating baskets for my toddler-aged niece and nephew.
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How to Parent Like Harry and Meghan
Even those who were highly anticipating Oprah’s interview of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle probably found themselves stunned at various revelations made throughout last night’s two-hour special. Pick any number of headlines you’ve probably already seen — from Meghan’s suicidal thoughts to concern from at least one member of the royal family about how dark…
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I’m an Atheist; How Do I Talk to My Kids About Religion?
When it comes to religion, parents — atheist parents, in particular — may find themselves stumbling to explain to their kids why other families believe in certain things, but we don’t. There are an endless amount of “Big Talks” we have with our kids over the course of their childhood, but talks about religion are…
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Try the ‘Walking Water’ Experiment With Your Kids
Few kids can resist a good science experiment, and I have always found the best ones to be those that are easy to set up, use materials you already have around the home, and are as fun or interesting for you as they are for them. That’s why I couldn’t help but try this “Walking…