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How Are Families Safely Celebrating Halloween This Year?
After dealing with school chaos, the next big question on everyone's minds is, "How will we celebrate Halloween?" Here are some ideas.
Ilana Donna, Patch Contributing Writer
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Ilana Donna is a blogger and vlogger who chronicles about parenting, spirituality and living her best suburban life. Her stories have been featured on the Associated Press, Chicago-Sun Times, Yahoo, Psychology Today and Huffington Post. She resides with her musician husband and four-year-old boy. You can follow her on Twitter @ilanadonna.
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How Parents Are Approaching Round Two Of Remote Learning
How can we learn from the remote-learning challenges we faced during last school year? Here are some lessons and tips from moms and experts.
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How Parents Are Dealing With Life's Uncertainties During COVID-19
This pandemic has shown us how little we control in life. Here's how some parents are coping with letting go of everything they know.
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How To Teach Our Children About Racial Injustice
Experts share how to end racism with future generations by exploring conversation with kids of all ages and making positive changes at home.
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How To Help Keep Your Kids Focused During Virtual Classes
Parents are struggling to keep their kids focused during online classes. Here are tips from moms and experts on how to get their attention.
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Is Your Camp Closed This Summer? Here's How To Entertain The Kids
After months of online school, parents are shying away from the prospect of "Zoom camp" for their kids and turning to these options instead.
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Celebrating Mother's Day During A Pandemic
This Mother's Day might not be everything you expected, but here's how moms are making the most of it and enjoying their special day.
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The Pros And Cons Of Having An Only Child During Quarantine
Life under quarantine has made some parents question whether having one child was the right "decision." Moms weigh in on this hot topic.
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Tips On Being Both Parent And Teacher During Quarantine
Parents are now adding "teacher" to their list of roles, which puts more stress on an already-difficult time. Here's how they're coping.
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Keeping The Peace With Family During Coronavirus Isolation
As we're sheltering in place for an unknown period, how can we avoid getting on each other's nerves? Moms and experts weigh in.
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Teaching Children How To Handle Conflict
Even adults struggle with handling conflicts at times — so how can we get our kids to work through their issues? Moms and experts chime in.
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How To Balance Working From Home With The Kids Around
As many schools are closing due to coronavirus, parents are struggling to take care of the kids and still work at home. Here are some ideas.
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How Parents Are Handling Coronavirus Fears
With my child already under the weather and my mom stuck on a cruise ship, here's how I'm handling the latest coronavirus news.
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Why Playtime And Learning Go Hand-In-Hand
Many people believe that when children play, they are wasting time — but research shows that play is how kids learn and grow. Find out why.
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How To Teach Our Kids Patience
How can parents help young children practice patience — especially during those long car rides? Moms and experts weigh in.
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Dealing With Mean Streaks In Children
On a recent play date, I noticed some rough play between my 4-year-old and his friends. Can children turn from sweet to mean as they age?
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Why Moms Today Are Facing More Anxiety Than Ever Before
Moms are experiencing anxiety on a deep level these days. Here are some of the biggest fears moms face and how we can cope.
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Parent Or Friend: Is It Possible To Be Both To Your Child?
Can a parent truly be a friend to their children, or do these blurred boundaries cause more harm than good?
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Why Every Mom Could Use A Relaxing Girls Getaway
Sometimes a mom just needs to get away with a friend. Here's where we decided to go, and how you can plan your next girls trip.
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Tips On Parenting A Strong-Willed Child
Let's face it: Some children are just more stubborn than others — so how should parents handle kiddos who aren't so flexible?
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