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Nutrition[ calming-tips-for-the-anxious-mom..jpg ]

Calming tips for the anxious mom.

The first weeks of school can be just as hard on parents. Three small rituals that helped our moms feel grounded.

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Linda Kim
Education[ what-"kindergarten-ready"-actually-means..jpg ]

What "kindergarten ready" actually means.

It's less about reading and more about routines, regulation, and curiosity. A teacher's honest checklist.

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Renata T.
Family Activities[ 5-weekend-trips-that-work-for-toddlers..jpg ]

5 weekend trips that work for toddlers.

Pumpkin patches, the zoo, the kids' museum — paced for short attention spans and bathroom needs.

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Maria R.
Parenting[ building-a-bedtime-routine-that-actually-sticks..jpg ]

Building a bedtime routine that actually sticks.

A predictable evening is the foundation of a good morning. Our director walks through what works.

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Dana K.
Health & Safety[ cold-&-flu-season-at-a-child-care-center..jpg ]

Cold & flu season at a child care center.

How we keep germs in check — and the home habits parents can mirror to keep everyone healthier.

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Jen Navarro, RN
From Our Schools[ inside-our-madera-science-fair..jpg ]

Inside our Madera science fair.

Volcanoes, slime, and one very ambitious solar system model. Photos from a memorable afternoon.

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Tim M.
Nutrition[ snack-ideas-that-aren't-just-goldfish..jpg ]

Snack ideas that aren't just goldfish.

What our cooks pack into afternoon snack — easy enough to copy at home with a picky eater.

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Priya G.
Education[ why-pretend-play-matters-more-than-flashcards..jpg ]

Why pretend play matters more than flashcards.

The case for "schemas," dress-up bins, and letting the play yard run a little wild.

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Ellen B.
Parenting[ family-dinner:-smaller-plates,-bigger-conversations..jpg ]

Family dinner: smaller plates, bigger conversations.

One question that turned our family dinners around — and a dozen others to try this week.

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Naomi S.
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