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Elissa Sungar
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Easy and Fun Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
Growing up, my parents did a great job reminding us what the focus should be for Valentine’s Day. The special people in our lives including...
Activities To Teach “Thankfulness”
It’s the holiday season! What better time is there to teach and encourage thankfulness within your home or classroom. Kids and particularly preschool aged children...
Fun Fall Books and Activities for Kids!
School is back in session, there is a chill in the air, pumpkin spice lattes are back and I even had a fire in the...
No Sensor: What I Learned My First Year as A Mom
The past 365 days have been a wild ride. My son just turned one year old and I’m in complete shock. I preface this article...
Is Natural Childbirth All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
The short answer is, Yes! The long answer… I was just 12 weeks pregnant, when our mid-wife asked about our birth plan. I responded, “What...
My 4 Month Old Weaned Himself….But I Wasn’t Ready
Breastfeeding. This word encompasses feelings of attachment, exhaustion, bonding, frustration, love and imprisonment. For some moms, breastfeeding comes easily, others find it more difficult and...
Advanced newborn expert shares 5 must-haves and 5 “nice to haves” for baby’s nursery
I’m a first-time mom. While I’m totally in love with my five-month-old, I can’t stand excessive amounts of baby stuff or the clutter it creates....
Loving ways you can help kids overcome their fears
“Mommy!! Monsters are under my bed!!” Our creative and knowledge hungry preschoolers are constantly exploring, being exposed to new things and developing new skills. All...
Trash to Treasure: Playtime doesn’t have to be expensive with these ideas!
Sometimes as we struggle to keep kids busy and entertained we too easily look towards new toys and technology as the answer. Knowing which gadgets...
5 Important Ways to Teach Your Kids Empathy
Kids say the darndest things! We have all experienced the pure innocence and honesty of a child. “ Mommy, your teeth look yellow” or “Daddy,...