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30 Books Every Child Must Read

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There comes a time in every parents’ evening story time when you’ve read the same book so many times you recite it from heart.  Although kids love the repetition and familiarity of their favorite stories, adding a new book to your repertoire can spark new pathways for little imaginations to take. When browsing for stories,...

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28 Games Every Family Should Own (Or at least play)

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While family game night may or may not be in your regular weekly routine, games are a fantastic way for the entire family to come together and created shared memories and experiences.  Playing games teaches kids important skills like taking turns, working together, how to be a good competitor, and strategy.  Whether you buy your...

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Talking to Kids About Their Day (Conversation Starters and Ideas)

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It wasn’t until I became a parent with a school-aged child that I understood the parental desperation to understand what their kids did all day.  After being away from our little people for hours, we are so excited to hear about all the amazing learning and growth our kids are doing at school.  We wonder:...

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Burger Mania Board Game: (Cook without the mess!)

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This pretend play burger shop game is a giggling blast! Burger Mania Game Earlier this week we purchased the Burger Mania board game, a totally fun game that tests skill and speed in an awesome family challenge. The game concept is super simple. You pull a card and build the burger on a moving conveyer belt. There...

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Spitting Camel Game

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While we have two kids in the house that can always play a game together, I think it’s smart to have single player board games on hand as well. There are times that kids need down time or prefer to play alone, and I love having a selection of games, like the Spitting Camel Game,...

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