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Midnight Madness: Eight Family Games for New Year’s Eve
Are you including the kids in your New Year’s celebration this year? For most of us, that means we bring the kids to the party, but send them off to […]
More Meaning, Less Stress: 8 Memory-Making Christmas Traditions That Discourage Materialism
If Christmas is the backdrop for some of your fondest childhood memories, you are not alone. Many people cherry-pick their best holiday recollections and carry them into adulthood. A recent […]
Mom to Mom with Lisa Nelson
GPP: Your children are all different ages and in all different seasons. How do you balance it all? Lisa: We each have our daily roles and tasks to do to get […]
The Science of Snuggles: Why Touch, Hugs, and Cuddling Matter
We all want to give our children as much love and encouragement as possible, but, in our busy lives, it’s easy to forget that one of the most powerful ways […]
Punitive vs. Restorative Language: How the Words We Use Shape Our Kids
Last week, after I finished speaking at a conference, a sweet teacher came up to me and asked, “Is it okay to tell my students that I’m disappointed in them?” […]
Retained Reflexes and Why They Matter
Have you ever attempted to understand why your child has delays? Believe it or not, one possible cause is linked to your baby’s first months of life. This unique, and […]
Giving is Always in Season
My husband and I are putting money aside for Christmas. Recently, we were talking about what we might get our six-year-old twins, when we decided we want to make sure […]
From the Publisher – December ’25
I love when “memories” pop up on my phone or social media—especially around the holidays. Looking through photos of seasons past, filled with gingerbread competitions, family gatherings, and sweet times […]









