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Screen Time & Digital Boundaries

In 2026, the conversation around kids and technology has shifted. We’ve moved past the era of simply “counting minutes” and into an era of digital intentionality. Parents are no longer just “screen police”; they are becoming “digital coaches.”… Read More

The Survivalist’s Guide to a Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve

The Survivalist’s Guide to a Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve is traditionally a night of glitz, glamour, and staying up late enough to see the sunrise. But when you have a family, the “glamour” is usually… Read More

The Great Christmas Cookie Disaster

The Great Christmas Cookie Disaster: A Parent’s Field Guide Ah, Christmas cookies. The scent of cinnamon and sugar wafting through the air, tiny hands eagerly pressing cookie cutters, festive sprinkles showering everything in a magical glitter… And then… Read More

The 7 Stages of Gift-Wrapping Grief

Here is a funny article for your entertainment. Enjoy! The 7 Stages of Gift-Wrapping Grief: A Descent Into Madness Every year, around the second week of December, a collective delusion washes over the population. We scroll through Instagram… Read More

The Biting Phase

The Biting Phase: Understanding the “Why” and Managing the “Ouch” Few things make a parent’s stomach drop faster than picking up their child from daycare and hearing, “There was an incident today…” whether your child was the one… Read More

Hit a Potty Training Puddle?

Hit a Potty Training Puddle? How to Handle Regressions with Confidence You did it. After weeks of patience, sticker charts, and tiny potties, your child was finally using the toilet. You’d triumphantly packed away the diapers. And then,… Read More

A Love and Logic Guide to Handling Whining and Arguing

Stop the Squabbles: A Love and Logic Guide to Handling Whining and Arguing That all-too-familiar sound starts up again—the high-pitched, drawn-out whine over a snack, or the “It’s not fair!” that kicks off a 10-minute debate. Whining and… Read More

Handling an out-of-control child

Handling an out-of-control child is one of the most stressful moments for any caregiver or parent. The Love and Logic philosophy offers a powerful framework for navigating this chaos by focusing on two goals: staying calm yourself and… Read More

Play is a child’s most important work. Play Based Education Continued

Play-Based Education Continued Play is a child’s most important work. Activities like squishing dough, stacking blocks, or telling imaginative stories might look like simple fun. They are powerful tools that build the foundation for a lifetime of learning…. Read More

Navigating the “No!” Phase

Navigating the “No!” Phase: A Guide to Toddler Independence One day, your sweet, agreeable baby discovers a new word, and suddenly it’s their answer to everything. “Time to put your shoes on?” “No!” “Would you like some peas?”… Read More