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Mom Manners: Etiquette Tips for the Pool and Playground

As families everywhere say goodbye to school schedules, we are primed and ready for the lazy days of summer. But before packing up our bathing suits and sand-buckets, its important to lay down a few etiquette ground rules to guarantee enjoyment and safety for all. Nothing is more upsetting than a child (or parent) not playing by the rules or disrespecting someone elses property. We have enough stress to contend with during the school year, so everyone appreciates a little extra thoughtfulness during the summer.

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How to Have a Perfectly Organized Playroom

Arts and crafts are a wonderful addition to any childs playroom. Its keeping them organized amidst the toys and video games that can be a busy moms challenge. Thankfully, when you apply a healthy dose of custom labels, and storage containers, you can corral the clutter without curbing creativity. If organizing the playroom is on your to-do list, check out these clever organizing tips from Molly Gold, Household Expert for Mabel’s Labels.

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Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

The holidays are here, and so is the joy (and sometimes the stress!) of finding the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. At Modern Mom, we’ve curated the Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide to make your shopping easier and more fun.

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Back to School Safety Tips for Younger Kids

TGIS Thank Goodness Its (almost) September! Parents rejoice, children groan. No matter how you feel about the end of summer va-cay, its definitely time to start gearing up for the start of a new school year. So, in between shopping for endless supplies (do I really need to buy more glue sticks?!) and the latest must-have fashions, take a few minutes to review some safety tips as we get ready for the next 10 months of school activities, sports & after-school programs, playdates, and everything else in between. Here are some helpful tips for younger children as well as some good, timely reminders for parents!