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Swimming Safely this Summer: Foss Swim School

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    Spending time playing and swimming in the water is a cherished summer tradition, and for good reason: it’s fun! Unfortunately, we all know that swimming comes with its own dangers.       St. Louis Mom and our...
two kids playing basketball at Breakthrough Basketball in St. Louis

6 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Basketball Camp

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    Summer basketball camps are a fun and challenging way to make your youth players better this off-season. The question is which camp to choose. Parents and coaches often have different considerations in mind when...
serendipity labs in Clayton, MO

Serendipity Labs | Kids are Not Coworkers

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    No need to worry about the leftover Cheerios on the kitchen table seeping into your laptop mouse or the dog whining to go outside. Being a working mother is hard enough, but you owe it...
Black bean and sweet potato enchiladas

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas — Healthy and Homemade!

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Enjoy these Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas with your family!   Hello moms! My name is Amie Shea. I am a culinary arts teacher and mother, and I have a dream of publishing my own...
a preschool teacher laying on the grass as she picks up a preschool child at Kiddie Academy in O’Fallon, Missouri

The Age of Connectivity :: Why Children Thrive in an Emotionally Connected Classroom

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Learn how Kiddie Academy's emotionally connected classroom approach benefits our children socially and academically.     Humans are built for connection. It’s hardwired in our DNA, as important to our survival as food, water, and shelter.  Our...
Premature baby girl resting on mother's breasts

10 Things to Expect in the Hospital After You Deliver

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Unsure about what happens next after you deliver your sweet baby? Here are 10 things you can expect!   When you’re having a baby, there’s a wealth of information about giving birth. But after you deliver,...
a mom cradling her newborn on her chest

The Milk Bank: Donor Milk Can Save Lives

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The NICU is a special place. At first, it’s scary and overwhelming. Most of us are not expecting our newborn baby to need hospitalization in the baby intensive care unit. Most of us don’t...
a girl on a couch working with a Rubik’s cube type fidget toy, symbolizing giftedness and perfectionism

When Your Child’s Not Falling Behind, but Jumping Ahead

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How do we support Giftedness and Perfectionism in our kids?   I have been participating in the PAT (Parents as Teachers) program since my first child was born. This is an early education home visiting program...
kindergarten kids reading in a reading nook at Kiddie Academy in St. Louis

The “Kindergarten Bubble”: What to Know to Set Your Little Learner Up for Success

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  The “kindergarten bubble” is another byproduct of the pandemic that will influence decisions parents of preschool students will make in the coming months. School closures and remote learning— or any long absence from the...
a coach talking to his players at a youth soccer game

Looking for a Spring Sport? i9 Sports Can Help Find the Right Program For...

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Playing sports should be fun— just ask i9 Sports!   A Big Decision for Parents   As a father of a 3-year-old and a former college athlete, I was eager to get my son enrolled in sports for...