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Preparing for Your Child’s First Day Back at School: Best Ideas and Trends

The first day back at school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for kids and parents alike. With a bit of preparation, you can ensure a smooth transition and set your child up for success. From gathering essential supplies to creating a positive morning routine, here are some of the best ideas, popular trends, and helpful video links to get your child ready for the new school year.

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How to Achieve Balance

If pressed to name only one thing for which modern moms are not given enough credit, I’d say it’s their circus skills. At a minimum, mothers regularly find themselves juggling the emotional and physical well-being of one or more children; ringleading a household and all activities occurring within and without; playing the clown for an…

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Unlocking the Mystery: Why Alcohol Is a Chef’s Best Friend

Why use alcohol like vodka in cooking if it just evaporates during the process? What benefit does it provide if it seems like all of it is cooked away? Cooking with alcohol isn't limited to just wines and spirits like vodka; around the world, unique alcohols play pivotal roles in traditional dishes, bringing out flavors…

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I Don’t Want to be Mothered, I Need a Coach

How to Identify When Teens Want Coaching, Not Parental Advice I am a mother of two incredible children, a daughter and a son. I nurtured them, loved them deeply, and did everything I could to protect them from danger. But being a parent means more than just mothering. I learned this while attending grad school…