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Survival Mode: Keeping Kids Busy During Social Distancing

These are trying times for parents. Being stuck home with small children can be isolating. Without playdates, the days can drag on and on. Parents of teens are also struggling. Teens do NOT like being told they can’t hang out with their friends, and they’re using choice words to tell parents how they feel about…

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Travel Survival Skills for Car Trips With Kids

We’ve all been there. Cars, trains and airplanes can be quite the match for a parent’s patience level. But with a little bit of planning ahead and some critical supplies, you can conquer Are we there yet? syndrome and sit back to enjoy the ride. 1. Entertainment

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Style Survival Guide For New Moms

It’s tough trying to look fashionable when you’re a mom with a new baby. I mean come on, who has time to shop? Not to mention your body is still pretty wack-a- doodle after just giving birth! I know when my daughter was a baby I got so sick of seeing pictures of me in…

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The Hockey Mom’s Survival Guide

Last winter I had five of my six kids playing hockey. Madness, I know. Many have asked how I survive the driving, the expense, the equipment and – lets face it – the hockey smell that consumes my home. Other than using a lot of Febreze, here are my hockey season survival tips for busy moms and families: