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What Happens When a Blended Family Goes Through Divorce?

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by Emma Radebaugh

Woman looking distressed while sitting apart from her partner on a couch, suggesting tension or conflict in their interracial relationship.

Divorce is rarely simple, but when a blended family separates, there can be even more relationships, routines, and emotions to untangle. You may be thinking about your own children, your stepchildren, your former partner, and the extended family members who have become important parts of everyone's lives. For working moms, all of that change ...

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How To Make Your Kids’ Closet Safer and More Functional

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by Emma Radebaugh

A kids’ closet with multiple square compartments for toys, two large orange doors, and multiple drawers on the side.

A child’s closet has an important role in how comfortable and organized a bedroom feels. When the space fits the needs of a child, daily use becomes much easier. A thoughtful design can also give parents greater confidence about how their child interacts with the closet. Safety deserves careful attention because children often use furniture ...

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Filed Under: Home, Parenting

Video and Audio Baby Monitors: What to Compare Before You Buy

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Shopping for nursery gear often starts with a long checklist of bottles, swaddles, and sleep sacks. A reliable baby monitor with camera and audio belongs on that list too, because it changes how confidently you move through the house once the baby is down. The right unit lets you hear a soft whimper and see whether your child is settling back to ...

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Filed Under: Parenting

5 Climbing Wall Games for Busy Weeknights

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by Emma Radebaugh

A blue climbing wall and a wooden ladder line an attic playroom with a hanging swing, a table, and blue chairs.

Weeknights can feel too packed for one more planned activity. By the time everyone is home, your child may still have energy to burn, but you may not have time to plan a workout or rearrange equipment. These five climbing wall games for busy weeknights turn an existing home climbing wall into quick family fun. Each game takes only a few ...

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Filed Under: Family Time

What To Prioritize When Wedding Plans Fall Behind

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by Emma Radebaugh

Wedding planning has a funny way of competing with everything already on your calendar. Work deadlines don’t disappear because you’re engaged, and family routines still need your attention. Missing a few planning milestones doesn’t mean the whole wedding has gone off course. Figuring out what to prioritize when your wedding plans fall behind can ...

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Filed Under: Marriage

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Welcome! I'm Raki. I am a working mom of 2 (22-year old son and 15-year old daughter). I share tips to balance work, family, and make time for you. More...

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