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Let’s face it: parenting can be tough. Moms and dads are always looking for ways to make things easier. These parenting “hacks” are a good place to start. Whether it is your first baby or your last, adjusting to life with your new bundle of joy can feel overwhelming for any parent. While teamwork is the best recipe for success, sometimes you need a few tricks up your sleeve to make things a little easier. Here are some parenting hacks that can give you peace of mind even on the most hectic of days: 1. Get out of having to make lunch every morning by freezing a batch of PB&J sandwiches ahead of time. The sandwiches will keep for about …

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Being a parent is stressful enough day-to-day, and the old saying, “when it rains, it pours” seems to be true the day your child decides to have a tantrum… in public nonetheless. Sometimes trying to seem like a good parent in front of others and not losing your cool in public can be incredibly hard and frustrating. If your child does throw a tantrum and you feel helpless, fear not! Here are some simple tips to keep in mind: You’re walking through the grocery store, everything is fine… and the suddenly, a meltdown over no candy. The best thing you can do is to remain calm. Getting frustrated and yelling or being visibly aggravated can set your child off more. …

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Childhood depression (also referred to as “pediatric depression”) has at times been thought of as “not real.” However, as difficult as it may be to discuss, childhood depression is exists, and in some cases has been known to affect children as young as three years of age. Possible signs: In children, depression tends to appear differently than it does in adults; many times kids will experience extreme fatigue, irritability and physical pains and aches. Other signs to look for include changes in their normal routine or behavior. For example, a child whose grades begin to drastically fall or a child who becomes disengaged with friends and teams or sleeps more than they usually do. What you can do: If you …

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Looking for a great way to get the kids outside and let their inner artists shine?  Check out this great recipe for DIY sidewalk paint that’s simple, fun, and easy to clean up! Materials you’ll need: • 1 part water • 1 part cornstarch • Food coloring • Container/cups for paint (ice cube trays or muffin tins work well) What to do: • Mix equal parts corn starch into equal parts water. • Pour cornstarch mixture into containers. • Add a few drips of food coloring into each different container. This is the perfect activity to work on colors, introducing them to primary colors and color mixing. • Let your child swirl and mix the food coloring into the corn …

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