We’re officially one month into summer. The excitement has mellowed. The novelty of “no school!” has worn off. The days are long, and we’ve tested the rhythm of our summer to-do system. So how’s it going? Pretty well. And also, not exactly as planned. That’s the truth about systems with kids. They’re fluid, tested by […]
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There’s something almost sacred about summer when you’re a kid. The long, sun-drenched days. The slower mornings. The smell of sunscreen and popsicles and cut grass. It’s the season where time expands and life loosens its grip. But if you’re a parent, you know that after a few blissful weeks, all that unstructured time can
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I remember learning that HTML wasn’t magic—that a wrong string of code wouldn’t break the internet. While it’s powerful enough to crash a website, what I was doing wasn’t going to accidentally cause global havoc. A simple correction would fix the problem, and I could continue from there. Sure, there are bad actors with much
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Spring is undoubtedly the busiest season for our family, especially when it comes to juggling evening sporting events. With kids spanning different ages and genders, it feels like we’re constantly pulled in multiple directions. One week it might be Monday/Wednesday softball, followed by Tuesday/Thursday soccer, and don’t forget about Saturday tee-ball. Balancing work schedules, school
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Embrace the arrival of Spring along with the rainy days it brings! As the adage goes, “April showers bring May flowers…” When gray clouds loom and raindrops fall, the fun doesn’t have to come to a halt. With a bit of foresight, you can transform the dreary weather into a day full of joy, imagination,
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As parents, we strive to help our teenagers understand the importance of money management as they grow into adulthood. Money, although a taboo topic for some, is undeniably vital. It’s not only important to learn how to manage money, but also how to think about it, as these skills are interconnected. Preparing one child for
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