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Your Kid’s Brain Development in the First 1,000 Days: A Cheat Sheet

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Neuroscientists say about 90 percent of brain development occurs by age five. The process starts in utero, and while it does continue into adulthood, the brain develops at a much faster rate through the first 1,000 days of life than at any other time. Those early years are when the brain is the most “plastic,” meaning it has the greatest capacity to observe, adapt, and learn new skills and abilities, from recognizing parents’ faces to chucking Cheerios to talking and walking.But not all kids’ brains progress at the same pace or in the same way. Brain development is driven by...

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How to Set Up a Garage Sale

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Do you have items in your home you don't use anymore? Does clutter keep you up at night? Does having some extra cash sound great? Good news! You can turn your clutter and unused items into cash by having a garage sale. When most people think of cleaning out their homes, donating old or unwanted items is likely the first thing that comes to mind. Donating items is a great idea, but what about hosting a garage sale first? You will get some extra money for your items, and then you can donate whatever is left over. It’s a win-win....

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Episode #108: Raising Creative Kiddos with Elizabeth Chapman

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This week, our mom, Elizabeth Chapman, is joining me for a special episode about raising creative kids. I’m so excited for you to learn from our ultimate creative inspiration! You can stream the episode here on the blog or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, and Stitcher. You can find the podcast posts archive here. A big thank you to our sponsors! Check out the offers from Modern Fertility, Function of Beauty, JuneShine and Issuu. And if you’re looking for a specific code you heard on the podcast, you can see a full list on this page! Show notes: -Here are our must-have supplies (and don’t forget—you can...

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Kalee Ride On Musical School Bus w/ Underseat Storage Only $14.78! (Reg. $30)

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This is cute! Right now at Walmart, you can get this Musical School Bus Ride-On for Only $14.78! (Reg. $30). Ride On Musical School Bus has 36 interactive buttons to help your child learn the ABC s and 123 s, working door, working stop sign, working horn, under seat storage, rear handle for use as a walker, 2 years and up, weight limit: 25kg-55lbs, color: yellow. Kalee’s Learn and Ride Alphabet Bus is the cutest way to get the toddler in your life exposed to letters and numbers. Aside from it’s adorable styling and realistic school bus details, the Alphabet...

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Get Ready: The 75+ Best Christmas Gifts for Mom, Who Is Probably Wishing You’d Call Her More

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Some people like to shop for gifts months in advance, while others have mastered the art of procrastinating. No matter which camp you fall into, all that matters is that you get the best gifts for your mom when the occasion calls for it. And since Christmas always sneaks up on us, now is the time to grab her something special so she knows how much you care. When it comes to shopping for the best gifts for her, not any old present will do. After all, who has given more to you than your own mother? Year after year,...

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