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Winter is upon us, and that brings an opportunity for cozy nights in. Family game night is a wonderful tradition to start this year—and according to experts, family traditions can foster closeness and security for your crew. If you’re thinking about getting your game...

Whether your school doesn’t allow candy or you’re just trying to give fellow parents a break from policing party treats, we love a good non-candy valentine’s option. Below, we’ve rounded up 10 for kids of all ages that aren’t candy. Order them early to be sure they’re...

Local Moms Network and The College Corner’s 2026 College Prep Guide presented by Gorilla Grip College prep has changed a lot since we were applying. “Between online applications, the huge increase in students applying, and the ripple effects of COVID, it’s a...

Yesterday, I was talking with my nephews about what they learned in school about Martin Luther King Jr. When I asked them what they remembered, they sort of drew a blank. So I asked my sister if they had talked about it at home, and we both kind of paused. Not because...

Anyone else feel like December was a constant stream of spending? From the start of the month, buying new clothes for the 72 festive events for kids and adults, to the end of the month and “evening out” gifts for your kids, the entire 31 days was basically a case...

  Winter with kids can be tough. Short days and colder weather can keep us inside, and being cooped up too long with small kids can lead to tantrums, messes and other general destruction and mayhem. Around the middle of January is when the sheen of new holiday...

f you’ve never heard of St. Nick’s Night on December 5, you’re in good company. A lot of us didn’t grow up with this tradition, but once you hear about it, it’s one of those sweet holiday moments you want to bring into your own home. So- what exactly is St. Nick’s...

No-vember: This new term is all over social media, and moms everywhere are embracing it in real life, with good reason. It describes the act of saying no to protect your physical, emotional and spiritual energy this month—a reserve all parents will need once the...

Just like you have a skincare routine, your baby should have one, too—although it may look a lot simpler than yours! A gentle skincare routine helps protect your baby’s skin microbiome and barrier, preserving that fresh baby softness. And just like your larger bath...