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Do You Know How Your Child Is Feeling? A Reflection for Parents in The New Year

Do You Know How Your Child Is Feeling? With the new year well underway, it’s back to work, back to school, and back to parenting—though parenting never really takes a break. Whether your child is returning to college after the holidays or walking through the door after soccer practice or their first sleepover, the to-do list never ends. Yet, amidst the busyness, each moment offers a chance to connect and deepen your relationship.

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How to Match Your Parenting Style to Your Child’s Needs

“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” – Leonardo da Vinci “I’m never going to drive when I grow up,” my 5-year-old son, Alessio, says in his quiet, determined way. “I am,” his sister, Sienna, replies. She is three. “I’m going to drive a pink convertible, and I’m going to drive it really fast.”…

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The Mama of Many’s Top Back To School Products & Gear Picks

Sure, there’s nothing like those fresh notebooks and sharp pencils that mark the beginning of another year. But getting ready to head back to school takes a lot more than nostalgia. Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of different things to help with getting organized, packing lunches and staying on top of schedules. These…

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Organizing Tips for Busy Moms

Cleaning should NOT be put off until springtime! Organization is your friend, so give it some love! By putting aside just a few minutes a week, California Closets can help your house be transformed from looking like the crazy kid down the hall’s college dorm, to the perfect haven of neat stacks, each lovingly attacked by the label maker.