Read more about the article Choose a Word of the Year: A Family Activity for Focus, Confidence, & Connection
Great family connection activity is to pick a "Word of the Year" with your kids!

Choose a Word of the Year: A Family Activity for Focus, Confidence, & Connection

You know how Merriam-Webster has its "Word of the Year," now your family can have it too! The start of a new year brings fresh energy, new possibilities, and exciting…

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Read more about the article Penelope Pumpernickel’s Monday Message: Rising Again & Setting New Goals
Use the New Year as a goal setting opportunity with kids.

Penelope Pumpernickel’s Monday Message: Rising Again & Setting New Goals

Mondays aren’t always easy—especially after you’ve just come through a difficult time. But Penelope Pumpernickel, one of our bravest Breadcrumbz, has a gentle reminder for us all:“Just like bread needs…

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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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Read more about the article When Confidence Falls Flat…Helping Girls Rise Again After a Setback
How to help girls rise after a setback takes consistent work.

When Confidence Falls Flat…Helping Girls Rise Again After a Setback

Confidence: The Dough That Needs Time to RiseJust like bread dough, confidence doesn’t always rise on the first try.Sometimes it falls flat—especially when life turns up the heat.Maybe your daughter…

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Read more about the article Teaching Connection in a Disconnected World
Why we need to work in and out of the kitchen to form connections with our kids.

Teaching Connection in a Disconnected World

The Connection CrisisWe live in a world that’s always “on”—constant notifications, streaming everything, and endless digital noise. Yet, somehow, we’re more disconnected than ever.Children are growing up in a time…

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Read more about the article The Confidence Crunch: Why Girls Lose Self-Belief So Early—and How Parents Can Help
How Can We Keep Girls From Losing Confidence in Themselves

The Confidence Crunch: Why Girls Lose Self-Belief So Early—and How Parents Can Help

Between the ages of 7 and 9, something quiet—but powerful—starts to shift in many girls. The sparkle of certainty that once lit up their faces begins to flicker. They start…

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