On our Salem girls’ trip, we visited Haus Witch, a very cute home store, and I picked up their book, HausMagick: Transform Your Home with Witchcraft by Erica Feldmann. I had a really fun couple nights reading it and adding little bits around my house. So when Mary and I were brainstorming holiday post ideas, the book stayed top of mind.
A couple years ago, we did a winter post on Hygge and how to keep a feeling a coziness in your home. This post has a similar vibe.
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“It takes a village to raise a child” is one of those sayings that sounds nice until you become a parent. Then, you realize just how true it is.
Behind every thriving child is a whole cast of supporting characters. There are teachers who spark curiosity, therapists who celebrate hard-earned milestones, coaches who build confidence, caregivers who provide comfort, and countless others who cheer from the sidelines every step of the way.
While the holidays naturally inspire us to focus on family and friends, they’re also the time to recognize the people who make up our children’s village. These are the individuals who invest their time, energy, expertise, and heart into helping our kids learn, grow, and thrive throughout the year; extending far beyond the classroom, playing field, therapy room, or after-school program.
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Kids need food to grow, that’s a given. But things get more complicated when they hit a growth spurt. Hunger can spike overnight, and parents are suddenly trying to figure out what’s normal, what’s excessive, and what actually supports healthy development. It’s easy to assume the answer is simply to “feed them more,” but the truth is more nuanced.
Growth spurts bring shifting appetites and evolving nutritional needs. Figuring out how to support that transition lays the groundwork for smart, responsive nutrition and eating habits.
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Time is a thief, and nothing proves it more than realizing the tiny child who once tugged at your pant leg is suddenly standing at eye level. This isn’t the usual “they grow up so fast” sentiment. They are literally growing up fast and outgrowing everything they own.
Growth spurts are short, intense bursts of height and weight gain that happen throughout childhood. Every kid goes through them, but they’re often far more dramatic than parents expect. From the sudden appetite jumps, to the extra sleep, to the highwater pants, these spikes in growth are completely normal.
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So many little things and changes pop up at the beginning of the school year. While they may not seem like that big of a deal to kids (especially if they’ve been in their school for a while), for parents it’s a sign of time passing too fast.
