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20 Non-Candy Halloween Treat Ideas for Kids, Classrooms and Trick-or-Treaters
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1697+ words) Halloween treats don’t have to come wrapped in chocolate. Sometimes a sheet of ghost stickers, a little colouring kit or a spooky bookmark makes a lovely surprise, especially when the trick-or-treat bag is already overflowing with sweets. I love the…...
DIY Snowman Door Hanger Using Tulle and Fairy Lights
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (1158+ words) There is something about a snowman in a slightly wonky hat that makes a front door feel welcoming. Add a checked scarf and a gentle glow from fairy lights, and you have a Christmas decoration with plenty of personality, without…...
Stitch a Play Mat with a Gorgeous Butterfly
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (476+ words) Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas The butterfly on this piece — the Owl Butterfly Playmat by Sophie’s Stitches — caught my eye before I even knew what the project was. Now that I’ve give it a closer look I’m still not…...
Designer Spotlight: And Wabi Sabi
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (652+ words) The two largest categories in And Wabi Sabi’s online shop are funny and relatable quotes and whimsical animals, which I think tells you about all you need to know as to whether this cross stitch designer is for you. But…...
New mom asked in-laws not to kiss her baby or show up unannounced — mother-in-law's remark about her son being a single dad crossed the line
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (467+ words) Amplify Upworthy New mom asked in-laws not to kiss her baby or show up unannounced — mother-in-law's remark about her son being a single dad crossed the line Parents set rules when it comes to their infants because their health and…...
How parents can help a scared child enjoy Halloween
12+ hour, 40+ min ago (127+ words) OpenAI also released its first report on teen use as rapid adoption of AI platforms raises concerns about their effects on adolescents. Spokeo reports multigenerational households rose to 6 million in the U.S. between 2010-2020, with higher concentrations in states like Hawaii … Dear…...
The “Good Girl” Pipeline Leads Straight To Mom Burnout
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (900+ words) People-pleasing, perfectionism, and zero boundaries don’t just disappear in motherhood. Therapists explain how to unlearn it, and how to raise our daughters differently. I was raised to be a nice girl, the good girl. The perfect storm of cultural conditioning,…...
Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey Choose Surprisingly Vintage Baby Name For Their Child
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (877+ words) Kaley Cuoco and fiancé Tom Pelphrey have welcomed their second daughter, naming her Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. The couple announced the birth on October 14, introducing their newborn as "Philo," a sweet nickname that gives the traditional name a modern touch....
Questionable parenting trends from the past
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (350+ words) Every generation has trendy techniques, some beloved, some questionable in hindsight. Parenting fads reflect cultural norms, scientific understanding, and societal pressures of each era. Look back at practices from your birth year and cringe or marvel at progress. Commonly accepted…...
Why Teen Friendship Drama Feels Like Such a Big Deal and How Parents Can Help
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (440+ words) Your teenager walks in the door, barely says hello and disappears into their room. Later you find out they got left out of a group chat, uninvited from a weekend plan or had a blowup with their closest friend. From…...