7 Rules for Effective Family Bonding
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When was the last time you just sat and talked with your child or your spouse? In today’s busy world, more and more families are throwing away valuable opportunities for spending quality time together. Without a commitment to carving spaces…
10 Back-to-School Must Haves
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Already have that back-to-school shopping list ready? Before you head out, take a moment to look at our top 10 school essentials and compare. For extra savings, be sure to take advantage of the tax-free shopping weekends in your state.
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Controversial Nuns with an Agenda (to Help)
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Nuns are often stereotyped into two categories: the pious virgin praying for mercy at the altar or a ruler-wielding tyrant with vinegar breath and a frightful dark habit. In truth, today’s nuns are some of the most progressive, hardest working…
How to Support the High School Student in Your Life
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With the start of school around the corner, mamis are making all sorts of to-do lists in their heads: school supplies, bus routes, and extra-curricular activities. And while all those things matter, the most important thing to take into…
Teaching Our Kids to Learn From Failure
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I’ll never forget the crushing loss my son’s basketball team suffered last year, at the hands of a school that seemed to be made up of gigantic, mutant, bearded sixth graders. The other guys, clearly jacked up on nuclear waste and steroids,…
Our Day with Michelle Obama: Experience of a Lifetime
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Earlier this month, the First Lady spoke to six Latina moms about the key issues impacting today’s families. Here, four of those wise Latina moms reminisce about their day with Michelle Obama and share what they said, she said, and all…
How To Prepare Your Child for Middle School
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It probably seems like it was yesterday that you walked your child into kindergarten that first day, which was probably harder on you. Now, your child is preparing for another major change—the transition to middle school. This transition…
10 Creative Playdate Activities
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Participating in a playdate group is a great opportunity for parents and their kids to socialize with one another. But what happens when it’s your turn to host the playdate? Don’t worry. We’ve got 10 guaranteed fun and creative playdate…
7 Activities For Kids to Fight Summer Boredom
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When it comes to keeping our kids occupied over the long, hot summer, sometimes we need a little help with ideas to stave off summer boredom. Never fear! Below are seven activities guaranteed to keep your children busy and entertained during…