Studies have shown that teaching kids about our differences promotes empathy, not exclusion.
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With everyone spending an endless amount of time at home right now, and looking for things to do that don’t involve screens, I thought it would be a good idea to put together a “Quarantine Family Game Guide.”
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Animated movies may have come a long way since we were kids, but live action movies were way better in the 80s and 90s.
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03/25/20
Apps, Online Games and Virtual Activities to Keep Kids Connected and Entertained During Quarantine
Last week, I put together a list of online educational resources. This week, I’d like to talk about all of the fun stuff.
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At Harlow’s 7th birthday party… there were pandas. There were doughnuts. There were panda doughnuts. Yep, that’s right. We celebrated with a panda doughnut baking party at Freshmade NYC.
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Hi. I’m Ilana and I have struggled with eczema my whole life. But thanks to two recent discoveries, I might finally have a way to keep it in check.
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11yo Memphis sent a letter to Harvard Admissions asking how to get accepted one day. Her mom had no idea she sent it until they received a response.
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02/19/20
Mazzy has a Future In Meme Creation
Some kids learn math or law or engineering from their parents. My kids learn meme creation.
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“Hair Love was done because we wanted to see more representation in animation,” Cherry said while accepting the Oscar for Best Animated Short on Sunday night. “We wanted to normalize black hair.”
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We all loved the movie but Mazzy was confused as to why Jo got married at the end. Harlow was mad that Mazzy kept covering her eyes whenever there was a kissing scene.
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02/12/20
How to Raise Kids Who Love Skiing
From having the right attitude to selecting the right gear, I’m gonna tell you everything I’ve learned from skiing with my kids for the past seven years.
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If you want some ideas for reasonably priced Valentines’ Day presents for your kids, I made a guide. I also included a few gifts that I want, some options for Mike and a few for your single friends too.
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Will your child learn about the science behind the making of ice cream? Or the benefits of a balanced diet and how to incorporate cold creamy treats in moderation? No, they will not.
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01/21/20
Mommy Shorts Squad hits 100K
Remember five years ago when I started @insta2yearold on Instagram? Since then, so much has changed.
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We decided to switch it up this year and spend New Year’s Eve in Vermont, skiing, sipping hot chocolate and eating s’mores.
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