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The Reality of Placing a Baby for Adoption: A Memoir Excerpt
Follow author Lorri Antosz Benson through the fear, humor, and immense love of labor night in this excerpt from her memoir on placing a baby for adoption. When expectant mother Lorri Antosz Benson went into labor on a cold November night in 1981, she experienced the same rush of…
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7 Sensory Friendly Tips for a Fear-Free Halloween
Help sensitive kids overcome Halloween fear with seven sensory friendly tips designed to prevent sensory overload and keep trick-or-treating fun. Halloween is often framed as the ultimate holiday for childhood fun—costumes, candy, late-night neighborhood walks, and festive…
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How to Pick the Right Genetic Genealogy Tests for Your Family Tree
Compare top genetic genealogy tests and learn when to use them to fit your ancestry research goals in this excerpt from Richard Hill’s Finding Family. Choosing among the wide array of genetic genealogy tests on the market can quickly feel overwhelming—especially when each…
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How to Make an Easy DIY Halloween Costume Last Minute
Craft custom, budget-friendly costumes for kids and adults in just hours using only simple household items—no sewing required! Halloween has a sneaky way of creeping up out of nowhere. One day it is late September, and the next, October 31 is staring you down. Whether your child…
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Behind the Book: “Alphabet of Oddities” and the Rabbit Hole of Macabre Art
Dive into this behind-the-book note from the author of Alphabet of Oddities to discover how 40 years of Victorian art and dark whimsy shaped the book. Ever wondered how a whimsical, macabre masterpiece comes to life? In this exclusive behind-the-book message, the author and…
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Talking with Kids About Book Banning: The Fiction, the Fact, and the Fun of “Down with Lime Books!”
Learn how to use Jan Zauzmer’s allegorical picture book Down with Lime Books! to start age-appropriate conversations with kids about real-world book banning. Fact or fiction? When a town bigshot and her cranky crew snatch all the lime-green books from the school library…
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Too Busy for Home-Cooked Meals? The Benefits of Family Dinner Have Nothing to Do with Food
Busy family schedules? Discover why takeout still counts and how the real benefits of family dinner come from connection, not complex meals. Between hectic schedules and endless extracurriculars, gathering around the table can feel almost impossible for busy parents. Especially…
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How to Talk to Kids About Suicide Loss (When You’re Still Healing Too)
Does hiding the truth protect children—and yourself—from grief? Join Lisa Sugarman in this gentle guide to talking about suicide loss with kids. There’s no good time to tell a child that someone they love has died by suicide. There’s no perfect sentence. No script that makes it…
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10 Ways to De-escalate an Upset Child: Practical Strategies for Parents and Teachers
Discover practical de-escalation strategies for upset children from MD Sue Bagshaw & Michael Hempseed’s book, Calming Your Child. When a child is overwhelmed by strong emotions, standard discipline methods often backfire. They leave both parent and child feeling exhausted and…
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Surviving and Managing Different School Schedules Under One Roof
Learn smart strategies for managing different school schedules when your kids are split across schools. Simplify logistics and save your sanity! Parenting often feels like a masterclass in logistics, but few moments test a family’s coordination quite like the day your children…