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Maximize Your Health: Essential Sleep Tips For Immune System Strength

Leave a Comment / Lifestyle, Parenting / Maximize Your Health: Essential Sleep Tips For Immune System StrengthJulie /

I was stunned to learn that getting less than 7 hours of sleep a night can weaken your immune response by 70%.  Why does sleep affect immunity so much? Because your body needs sleep to run vital immune processes. For example, during sleep, your body produces and releases infection-fighting cytokines. Lack of sleep lowers the […]

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Back To School Season: Embracing Balance and Simplification for a Stress-Free Transition

Leave a Comment / Lifestyle, Parenting / Back To School Season: Embracing Balance and Simplification for a Stress-Free TransitionJulie /

In August and September, when everything seems to happen at once, finding balance during transitions can feel overwhelming. However, taking small steps can make a difference. Happy Back To School Season, Friends!

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Streamline School Lunch Preparation: Organized Categories and Advance Prepping

Leave a Comment / Lifestyle, Parenting / Streamline School Lunch Preparation: Organized Categories and Advance PreppingJulie /

When my son started full-day school, I found lunch preparation to be quite daunting. I recall making lists of his preferred foods, experimenting with portable recipes, and assessing if he could manage to open his containers independently. As I established a routine, I discovered the value of having structured systems for preparing lunches and meal

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Streamline Your Home with Smart Organization Systems for School Mornings

Leave a Comment / Lifestyle, Parenting / Streamline Your Home with Smart Organization Systems for School MorningsJulie /

Here are some examples of home organization systems that you can put into practice now before the rush of back to school.   This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through a link. These are all products or companies that I have used

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Crafting Consistent Routines: Essential Time Management Tips for Back-to-School

Leave a Comment / Conversations With Colton, Parenting / Crafting Consistent Routines: Essential Time Management Tips for Back-to-SchoolJulie /

August is like a funky mixtape of summer vibes and back-to-school jitters. While we’re squeezing in last-minute beach days, kids are gearing up for math homework and soccer practice. It’s a whirlwind of excitement and chaos!  Amidst this whirlwind, parents (hopefully!) are prepping for the school hustle. With schedules shifting and needs evolving, it’s a

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Helping Your Child Overcome Perfectionism: Practical Advice for Parents

Leave a Comment / Parenting / Helping Your Child Overcome Perfectionism: Practical Advice for ParentsJulie /

I figured out very early on that I was raising a child who wanted to do everything perfectly. At first, I thought it was cute, but shortly thereafter I realized that a child who strives for perfection in all that they do can be a challenge to parents. The funny thing is perfectionism is both a blessing

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How to Encourage Reading at Home: 3 Tips

Leave a Comment / Conversations With Colton, PaperPie, Parenting / How to Encourage Reading at Home: 3 TipsJulie /

Promoting reading in a screen-driven age may seem tough, but it’s doable! Here are three tips that can help cultivate a reading habit in individuals of any age. One of the most effective ways to encourage reading is to be a reader yourself. It’s True! Especially with children. When they observe others around them reading

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How To Teach Your Kids About Memorial Day

Leave a Comment / Lifestyle, Parenting, Personal Stories / How To Teach Your Kids About Memorial DayJulie /

For many people, Memorial Day means barbecues, picnics, trips to the beach, and the start of summer break. However, the real meaning of Memorial Day is important and shouldn’t get lost in all the warm weather excitement. It’s important to talk about the meaning of Memorial Day! It’s important to tell them, and show them

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