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Why a Smartphone is a Busy Parent’s Best Friend
Why a Smartphone is a Busy Parent’s Best Friend
When you become a parent, your notion of what it means to be busy can be completely uprooted. It can feel nearly impossible to get even…
Paper Pinecone
Aug 26, 2019
Yes, We Do Lose Our SELF When We Become Mothers, and It’s OK.
Yes, We Do Lose Our SELF When We Become Mothers, and It’s OK.
— Understanding Matrescence and the Importance of Honoring Our Own Journey
Paper Pinecone
Apr 12, 2019
10 Great Hacks for Traveling with Toddlers and Small Children
10 Great Hacks for Traveling with Toddlers and Small Children
Our philosophy when traveling with small children is ‘any port in a storm.’ While at home we may eat healthy and limit screen time, on a…
Paper Pinecone
Apr 9, 2019
I’m a Momposter
I’m a Momposter
My daughter is two months away from her fourth birthday, and I don’t have a fucking clue what I’m doing.
Stacey Grumet
Apr 8, 2019
My kid caught me smoking pot
My kid caught me smoking pot
I had a dirty little secret, one that not many people on the west coast would seem that improper but to me it’s been a weight in my mind…
Paper Pinecone
Jul 1, 2019
What Chores Should Your Child Be Doing?
What Chores Should Your Child Be Doing?
Every parent dreads the chore wars. The back and forth over whose responsibility it is to do what and what’s fair or unfair often leaves…
Paper Pinecone
Jul 8, 2019
Screen Time Guidelines for Children
Screen Time Guidelines for Children
Screen time for kids. This is one aspect of parenting that is so difficult because parents are never sure how much screen time is too much…
Paper Pinecone
Jul 1, 2019
Target Launches Halloween Costumes for Children With Disabilities
Target Launches Halloween Costumes for Children With Disabilities
It’s never too early to talk about Halloween and today gives us a great excuse.
Paper Pinecone
Jul 18, 2019
5 Great Sangria Recipes to Fill Your Sippy Cup
5 Great Sangria Recipes to Fill Your Sippy Cup
I can’t be the only mom out there who occasionally brownbags it at the playground on a warm summer day. And when I say brownbag it, I’m…
Paper Pinecone
Jul 23, 2019
Sick Children in Hospitals Now Have Fun & Educational Bedsheets Thanks to This Dad
Sick Children in Hospitals Now Have Fun & Educational Bedsheets Thanks to This Dad
After visiting a friend’s child in the hospital, Kevin Gatlin, a Charlotte North Carolina-based entrepreneur was struck by the tedium of…
Paper Pinecone
Apr 15, 2019
Where to Check License Status On Your Provider
Where to Check License Status On Your Provider
Finding the right provider requires a lot of questions and a lot of diligence prior to enrolling. Our helpful resources walk you through…
Paper Pinecone
Aug 16, 2019
The Childcare Worker Crisis: Is Raising Ratios the Answer?
The Childcare Worker Crisis: Is Raising Ratios the Answer?
As I browse Facebook today taking a much-needed break from crunching numbers, I was struck by a post in a preschool director’s networking…
Paper Pinecone
Aug 15, 2019
18 Fun Indoor Activities with Preschoolers
18 Fun Indoor Activities with Preschoolers
Rainy days. Minor illnesses that keep the kiddo home. Potty training. Snow. Whatever the reason you’re stuck inside, we’ve got 18 super…
Paper Pinecone
Aug 7, 2019
Recall Alert: Contigo Water Bottles Sold in the US, Canada, and Mexico
Recall Alert: Contigo Water Bottles Sold in the US, Canada, and Mexico
Major recall: Because of a potential choking hazard, Contigo is recalling around 5.7 million kids cleanable water bottles. The clear…
Paper Pinecone
Aug 27, 2019
Vending Machines with Free Books Hit NYC
Vending Machines with Free Books Hit NYC
The Soar with Reading program by JetBlue has launched its New York City initiative, placing vending machines filled with free books…
Paper Pinecone
Aug 1, 2019
Elevate Your Mom Wardrobe with 15 Fall Finds under $15
Elevate Your Mom Wardrobe with 15 Fall Finds under $15
Being a mom often means your wardrobe gets downgraded from skinny jeans and heels to yoga pants and flip flops. Some days it may leave you…
Paper Pinecone
Aug 29, 2019
Plan Accordingly: What You Need to Know About Cord Blood
Plan Accordingly: What You Need to Know About Cord Blood
In order to collect your child’s cord blood, your doctor needs to know this is what you plan on doing. You’ll also need to sign a consent…
Paper Pinecone
Sep 3, 2019
Drink Up! Wine Kills Bacteria That Causes Sore Throats and Dental Plaque, Study Says
Drink Up! Wine Kills Bacteria That Causes Sore Throats and Dental Plaque, Study Says
As if you needed an excuse to drink more wine, a study has given us a great reason to. Wine can help you from getting sick.
Paper Pinecone
Oct 4, 2019
5 Reasons This Idea Rocks! Try Rock Painting Today
5 Reasons This Idea Rocks! Try Rock Painting Today
Parents! What if we told you we came across an activity that promotes creativity & kindness, helps your child stay focused and even…
Paper Pinecone
Sep 10, 2019
When and How to Speak to Your Children About Sex in an Age-Appropriate Way
When and How to Speak to Your Children About Sex in an Age-Appropriate Way
Sex education and all-too-familiar sex talk are daunting topics for many parents. How do you even start? What do you say? When exactly is…
Paper Pinecone
Sep 11, 2019
What Can Parents Do to Help Their Children Learn Good Driving Habits Early?
What Can Parents Do to Help Their Children Learn Good Driving Habits Early?
Many parents tend to put off driving lessons for their children until they are in some sort of driving school program, but by then, it…
Paper Pinecone
Sep 5, 2019
How to Craft a Great Preschool Newsletter
How to Craft a Great Preschool Newsletter
Newsletters are an essential communication tool between preschools and parents. In fact, most parents get the bulk of their information…
Paper Pinecone
Sep 11, 2019
Dear Paper Pinecone — Questions From Parents: Can Preschool Force My Child to Nap?
Dear Paper Pinecone — Questions From Parents: Can Preschool Force My Child to Nap?
Dear Paper Pinecone:
Paper Pinecone
Sep 30, 2019
Understanding Mildred Parten’s Social Behavior Theory of Play
Understanding Mildred Parten’s Social Behavior Theory of Play
What is a play? Do we really understand it, especially as adults?
Paper Pinecone
Sep 15, 2019
Should You Force Your Children to Share?
Should You Force Your Children to Share?
The short answer to this question is no. You shouldn’t force children to share. But that’s not why you are here, is it? You want to know…
Paper Pinecone
Sep 16, 2019
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