Read more about the article Connection Over Correction: Building Healthy Eating Habits That Last
Connect with your kids over their eating habits, rather than correcting them about what or how much they eat.

Connection Over Correction: Building Healthy Eating Habits That Last

In the Parent Pantry, we talk a lot about what really nourishes our kids...and spoiler alert: it’s not just what’s on the plate. According to pediatrician and public health advocate…

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Read more about the article Celebrating Bravery: Helping Kids Stand Up for Themselves (and Others) with Penelope Pumpernickel
Celebrate all of the small ways your child might stand up for herself or others.

Celebrating Bravery: Helping Kids Stand Up for Themselves (and Others) with Penelope Pumpernickel

When we think about bravery, we often picture big, bold acts; standing on a stage, speaking in front of a crowd, or doing something daring. But Penelope Pumpernickel, the bravest…

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Read more about the article Celebrate Strengths Instead of Resolutions with Whitney Wheat
Instead of hanging on resolutions, celebrate your kids strengths together

Celebrate Strengths Instead of Resolutions with Whitney Wheat

When a new year begins, it’s easy to feel pressure to fix what’s “wrong” or make big promises about changing ourselves. But Whitney Wheat believes there’s a better place to…

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Read more about the article Warm-Heart Wednesday: Writing Notes That Rise with Love
A great connection activity with your kids is making notes for family members to exchange!

Warm-Heart Wednesday: Writing Notes That Rise with Love

A Family Connection Activity Featuring Samantha Sourdough Why Words Matter More Than We Realize In the middle of busy weeks filled with school, work, and endless to-do lists, families often…

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Read more about the article The Connection Challenge: 12 Months of Together Time
A great connection challenge is to plan ONE activity per month to do with the family.

The Connection Challenge: 12 Months of Together Time

With Whitney Wheat In a world that moves fast and pulls families in many directions, Whitney Wheat gently reminds us of something important: connection doesn’t have to be complicated—it just…

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Read more about the article New Year, New Recipe: Baking Confidence with Penelope Pumpernickel
Exploring recipes with your kids will allow them to build confidence while learning skills in the kitchen.

New Year, New Recipe: Baking Confidence with Penelope Pumpernickel

New Year baking activity for kids A new year is the perfect time to try something new—and Penelope Pumpernickel believes there’s no better place to start than in the kitchen.…

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Read more about the article Why Reading to Kids Matters More Than Ever: Reversing the Decline and Rebuilding Connection
With the surge in technology growth, kids are spending more time on screens than in books. Parents are too.

Why Reading to Kids Matters More Than Ever: Reversing the Decline and Rebuilding Connection

A Declining Habit With Big ConsequencesOver the past decade, studies have shown a steady decline in the number of parents reading to their children regularly. Busy schedules, digital distractions, streaming…

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