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• Letter writing with kids: Why penpals are making a comeback (and how to start)
  Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026
  The key is making it easy and lowering your standards dramatically. Continue Reading »
• This award-winning Danish game is my family’s new obsession
  Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
  A genius mesh of tabletop foosball and air hockey that we can’t stop playing. Continue Reading »
• Set yourself up for success by being gentle on yourself
  Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
  You are not a machine. Building sustainable success as a parent starts with compassionate habits that protect your energy, sharpen your focus, and keep joy in the mix. Continue Reading »
• How to juggle homework when there’s a new baby at home
  Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
  The baby needs feeding, the math sheet is due, and bedtime is in thirty. Here’s a calm, realistic plan to keep homework on track while your family finds its new rhythm. Continue Reading »
• How to easily have your home tidy at the end of the day
  Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
  A gentle, repeatable evening rhythm can turn daily chaos into calm. Here is a simple, family-friendly plan to close your home each night without spending your whole evening cleaning. Continue Reading »
• Managing the 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm time crunch
  Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
  The after-school window is a lot. Here is a simple plan to feed everyone, connect with your kids, finish the must-dos, and land bedtime with less stress. Continue Reading »
• Better phone habits for parents and kids
  Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
  A calm, practical plan to reset screen time at home, build attention skills, and protect family connection without power struggles. Continue Reading »
• The mom friend breakup: When your ‘village’ is actually making you feel worse
  Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026
  The pressure to find your people is intense–but that pressure can keep you tethered to a group that's actively making you miserable. Continue Reading »
• 9 childcare tips parents often learn the hard way, and how to make them easier
  Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026
  Child care runs smoother with a few small systems. These practical tweaks save time, protect your child’s health and make drop-off feel less like a sprint. Continue Reading »
• 12 quick reset rituals for moms who are overwhelmed and under-rested
  Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026
  When your mental tabs are all open, these tiny practices help you breathe, reset and keep going with more steadiness and less self-blame. Continue Reading »