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Why Chores are G.R.E.A.T for Kids

Chores are a parenting tool as old—and commonly used—as time out or counting to three. Scalable for kids of all ages, chores have benefits beyond what parents might realize.  Establishing a chore system, however, can feel like a lot. We turned to Dr. Aliza Pressman,...

Youth Sports

Kirsten Jones is a former D1 athlete and Nike executive, and also a mom of three. As a Sports Parenting Coach for over ten years, she has been guiding parents through the sometimes rocky terrain of youth sports. More recently, she’s shared that same guidance in her...

14 Reasons Why I Love You {Valentine craft}

This story originally appeared on Annapolis Moms Network. Starting February 1st, put a heart with uplifting words written on it on your child’s door each day until Valentine’s Day. ⁣⁠Remind them WHY you love them so much. This is such a fun new family tradition and...

Favorite Pumpkin Patches

Kinlands 11887 4000 W. Riverton, Utah 84096 9am-8pm http://thekinlands.com Mabey’s Pumpkin Patch  10090 S. 1000 W. South Jordan, Utah 84095 10am-7:30pm  http://www.mabeyfarms.com Cross E Ranch 3500 N. 2200 W. Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 4pm-9pm (10pm on the...

Top 5 family friendly trails and hikes

Wanting to get out into the mountains, but there’s too much snow?! Go for a nature walk!! Or just stick to the closer hikes that don’t take forever to drive too! Here are our top recommendations: Jordan River Trail:  Location, South Jordan  Classified as Easy Mileage:...

Meet a mom: Jennifer Eshenroder, Make A Day!

We are so excited to share our first ever Meet a Mom, Jennifer Eshenroder! How many kids do you have and what are their ages? I have four kids, and their ages are 7, 5, 3, and 5 months. What is your favorite activity to do with your kids? Our most frequent activity is...

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