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Father’s Day is coming up on June 20, but why not spend the month of June celebrating the amazing dads in our lives? Even if many places are still locked down in your area, there are many ways to have Father’s Day fun right at home.

Parenting strategies have evolved over time, and no matter what generation you grew up in, it might be time to ditch some of the disciplinary techniques you’ve been accustomed to.

Taking a trip to the ocean can be fun, relaxing, and a great way to spend a warm summer day! However, you will not want to venture to the beach unprepared if you have little ones! A simple family outing can become a big ordeal if you forget to pack a few important essentials for your adventure.

"When faced with difficulties, I take a break. Even if it was to shower by myself, get the mail, or even hide in the closet, I would give myself 5 minutes to just breathe and regroup."

As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 continues to fall, and more people have access to adequate healthcare and the vaccine, it might be time for your family to resume many of the activities that have been put on hold for the past year. Bridging the transition from home life to social activities will be an adjustment for everyone, but it might be a particularly challenging one for kids.

We all have to deal with some level of accepting advice about parenting we can't take due to various reasons. Our society tethers often between polarities when it comes to certain parenting choices.

"Taking it one day at a time and one moment at a time is all we can really do. Some days are harder than others but you are always doing your best and that’s all you can do."

I'm not ashamed or apologetic in saying I wish my family had more generational wealth, but I don't love the self-sacrificing energy it takes to make it happen. In some sense, it can breed discord between the sacrifice-r and those who benefit from the "blood, sweat, and tears" that went into creating these assets.

"Being a new mother was never meant to be done alone, like they say it takes a village to raise a child. And yet here we are, in a pandemic of isolation and distance, with no choice but to do it by ourselves."

You make it hard to have a child. You show up with all these preconceived notions at every angle of the process. I'm simply confused, society. What do you want from us as parents?

Temperatures are rising across the country, and kids are anxious to spend time outdoors again. As we approach the warm summer months, there truly is no better way to cool off than with water play.

Your baby’s first birthday is a momentous occasion, so be sure to celebrate with a creative and fun party theme! No matter what your baby’s personality and interests are, there’s sure to be a first birthday theme that suits her perfectly!