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MaryAnne at Mama Smiles

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Are You Exhausted? 10 Simple Ways Parents Can Recharge

Are you exhausted? Reset your day and recharge using these ten simple tips.

Pattern Block Preschool Fun – Fine Motor Skills and Planning!

Pattern block fun for preschoolers

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Traveling with kids can be rewarding, done right!

Piano Music and Theory Books for Young Pianists

The very best piano music and theory books for young musicians.

You Need to Make Time for a Family Road Trip This Summer

Do you take your kids on road trips? Love these points about why family road trips are important.

How to Have Fun with Kids at a Wedding

How to host a kid-friendly wedding - two simple steps that make all the difference!

Tiggly Math Review: Interactive Numeracy and Problem Solving

Preschool and early grade school learning with Tiggly math

Mess-free Art for Kids, Improved!

mess-free art for kids

Picture Books About Japan

Take your children on a virtual trip to Japan with these wonderful picture books about Japan!

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Keep Kids Learning on the Road with Travel Journals

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