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5 Summer Ideas You Probably Didn’t Do While Quarantined With Your Kids All Year

  Families have had to get really close this past year with all the pandemic mandates and lockdowns – whether they were wanting to or not. All that quality time offered many opportunities to get creative in school, meals, and free time. Even though you got to try making Moroccan […]

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Every Conservative Needs These 4 Books On Their Summer Reading List

  Lazy summer days lounging by the pool with a good book is the ultimate pastime – but often not a reality for mothers. Poolside antics usually consist of convincing your toddler to wear their “floaties,” passing out snacks continuously, and wading around the pool with a flock of children […]

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Family Tragically Drowns After Testing Out New Pool

  Swimming is a favorite summer pastime, allowing a reprieve from the heat while spicing up the afternoon. But getting into any body of water has its benefits and risks. One family discovered the dangers a family swimming pool can hold – but it was too late. Nisha Patel, 33, […]

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This Summer – Take The Pressure Off Teens And Let Them Enjoy Their Last Years As Kids

  Teens often find themselves in an odd place – they aren’t quite yet adults but they are feeling the pressure to make the transition. From selecting what college they want to attend, to having to decide a career, many teens are cracking under the fear and anxiety of the […]

8 Ways To Cope With The Tragic End Of Summer

8 Ways To Cope With The Tragic End Of Summer

The beginning of the season was met with hesitation as schedules shifted, friends departed, and no one knew what to expect day to day.  Once the sandals came out, the pool opened, and the kids got excited about their “school night” movies, no sooner did summer come to a close.  […]

Avoid A Major Letdown With These Simple Family Tips

Avoid A Major Letdown With These Simple Family Tips

Summer is perhaps the busiest travel season for families. The kids are off of school, extracurricular activities and sports wind down, and parents have some vacation days coming. But when you’re a busy mom, it’s important to plan for your sanity after the vacation is over. Adults and kids alike […]

7 Fun Summer Kid-Friendly Recipes To Keep Them Off A Popsicle Only Diet

7 Fun Summer Kid-Friendly Recipes To Keep Them Off A Popsicle Only Diet

There are many foods that are associated with summer; burgers, watermelon, and of course popsicles, to name a few.  While these are all delicious, they don’t exactly cover all the essential food groups.  Getting the kids pumped about eating their fruits and veggies in the hot summer months can be […]

For Some Parents, Summer Is The Most Challenging Time Of The Year

For Some Parents, Summer Is The Most Challenging Time Of The Year

For many of us, the kids are home for the summer, and we’re trying to make special memories and have fun. We’re also likely looking for ways to balance work and childcare, self-care and schedules, and adjusting to a different routine until school starts again. While every parent must make […]