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How 'Bluey' Helps Kids (and Parents) Understand—and Express—Their Feelings
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (725+ words) Despite its indisputable emotional intelligence and richness, Bluey's creator Joe Brumm has insisted time and time again that the intention driving Bluey is not to teach children (or their grown ups) any specific thing, according to Kathryn VanArendonk, whose book…...
Girls Drop Out Of Sports At Twice The Rate Of Boys. Here’s How We Change That.
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (482+ words) Girls face unique pressures in today's competitive youth sports world " but they don't have to. The Winter Olympics have been so empowering to watch, from seeing Lindsay Vonn going for gold despite an injury to Eileen Gu proudly listing her…...
Girls Are Twice as Likely to Quit Sports by Age 14—Here’s How to Change That
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (1215+ words) A new survey shows why girls play sports, and here's a hint'it's not all about winning. FilippoBacci / Getty Images Dove recently aired a commercial as part of its #KeepHerConfident campaign with an alarming caption: "One in two girls who quit…...
How to Sew Your First Quilt Without Feeling Overwhelmed – Quilting
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (593+ words) If you've ever stood in the fabric store with your arms full of fat quarters, a head full of Pinterest inspiration, and a stomach full of nerves, you're in the right place. Starting your very first quilt can feel exciting'and…...
Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (502+ words) There's something magical about old teacups. Maybe it's the dainty handles, the delicate florals, or the memories of tea parties and fine china cabinets. Whatever the reason, vintage teacups have a way of tugging at the heartstrings. And instead of…...
Braided Chocolate Hazelnut Bread – The Sweet Star of My Easter Table
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (463+ words) Creative food craft ideas If you love iced coffee but hate watered-down flavour or bitter aftertaste, cold brew coffee concentrate is the answer. This easy, no-machine method creates a smooth, bold coffee base you can keep in the fridge and…...
4 FREE St. Patrick’s Day Digital Stamps – Card Making
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (75+ words) News, techniques and inspirations If you want to create cards for St Patrick's Day but don't have any supplies, no worries because here's a wonderful little collection of digital stamps that you can download for FREE! There's 4 different designs, each…...
18 Baby Names Inspired by Fierce Female TV Characters
9+ hour, 41+ min ago (283+ words) From 90s icons to modern-day power players, these names prove that strength comes in many different forms. When my husband and I were choosing a name for our daughter, I finally felt the full weight of my "parenting choices." We wanted…...
It's Cancer: What I've Learned
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (502+ words) I took the news fine. I had moments when anxiety and fear took over during that first week. But, despite not knowing the extent or prognosis, I was ridiculously calm. I never had a moment of, "Why me?" But instead…...
Old Navy's New Baby Line Is So Good, I'm Ready To Have Another Kid
20+ hour, 11+ min ago (529+ words) From bodysuits and pajamas to booties and accessories, Old Navy's Little Navy baby line is timeless. Bonus: Everything's under $30! Old Navy's Cute New Mix-&-Match Baby Clothing Line Will Hit You Right In The Hormones Focused on sizes NB to 24 months,…...