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Screen Time Rules for Kids That Actually Work at Home
Practical screen time rules for kids that survive real family life: what the AAP says, plus rule sets, screen-free zones, and how to adjust as kids grow.
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Raising three kids, staying married through it, keeping a sense of humor when the house gets loud. Gear that earns its keep, the rituals that hold a family together, and an honest take on what dad life actually feels like in your 50s instead of your 30s.
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PinnedOur Mexico Family Trip: Axolotls, Cenotes, and a Spring Break That Actually Hit
Our Mexico family trip for Spring Break hit Mexico City and the Yucatan, chasing axolotls, cenotes, and Chable. A dad-tested playbook for the whole crew.
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PinnedNorth Carolina Mountain Cabin Trip with Kids (and a dog): What We Did in Banner Elk
Let me tell you how I ended up standing in a dog relief area at Miami International Airport wondering if I had completely lost my mind. We were…
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PinnedThe Best Family Road Trips in the United States (And How to Survive Them)
There’s something timeless about piling the family in the car, cramming the trunk with snacks, and pointing it at the open road. Here are the U.S. road trips…
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Pinned5-Ingredient Dinners for Parents Who Hate Meal Planning
If the phrase meal planning makes your eye twitch, you’re in the right place. Because honestly, between kids’ practices, work chaos, and that one pot no one wants…
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PinnedFamily Cooking Night Survival: How to Make Dinner Together Without Losing Your Mind
When I first floated the idea of a weekly family cooking night, I pictured warm smiles, clinking spatulas, and togetherness in the glow of the stove light. What…
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PinnedNew York City Family Vacation Guide, Best Places to Stay, Eat & Explore
Planning a New York City family vacation can feel overwhelming — skyscrapers, subways, Broadway, and bagels everywhere you turn. But with the right mix of planning and spontaneity,…
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PinnedHoliday Prep Survival Guide For Busy Families (and the Amazon Finds That Keep Us Sane)
Every December, I swear we’ll keep things simple. And every December, I find myself standing in a half-lit living room surrounded by tangled lights, unwrapped gifts, and at…
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PinnedFamily Halloween Costume Ideas 2025: Our 12-Year Tradition from Superheroes to the Addams Family
A Family That Takes Halloween Seriously Most families carve pumpkins. We build cinematic universes. For the past 12 years, my family and I have gone all in on family…
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Pinned12 Bucket List Family Trips to Take Before Your Kids Grow Up
Twelve bucket list family trips to plan before the kids leave home, from the Grand Canyon to Hawaii, with practical tips and a way to build your list.
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Screen Time Rules for Kids That Actually Work at Home
Practical screen time rules for kids that survive real family life: what the AAP says, plus rule sets,…
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Our Mexico Family Trip: Axolotls, Cenotes, and a Spring Break That Actually Hit
Our Mexico family trip for Spring Break hit Mexico City and the Yucatan, chasing axolotls, cenotes, and Chable.…
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North Carolina Mountain Cabin Trip with Kids (and a dog): What We Did in Banner Elk
Let me tell you how I ended up standing in a dog relief area at Miami International Airport…
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The Best Family Road Trips in the United States (And How to Survive Them)
There’s something timeless about piling the family in the car, cramming the trunk with snacks, and pointing it…
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5-Ingredient Dinners for Parents Who Hate Meal Planning
If the phrase meal planning makes your eye twitch, you’re in the right place. Because honestly, between kids’…
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Family Cooking Night Survival: How to Make Dinner Together Without Losing Your Mind
When I first floated the idea of a weekly family cooking night, I pictured warm smiles, clinking spatulas,…
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New York City Family Vacation Guide, Best Places to Stay, Eat & Explore
Planning a New York City family vacation can feel overwhelming — skyscrapers, subways, Broadway, and bagels everywhere you…
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Holiday Prep Survival Guide For Busy Families (and the Amazon Finds That Keep Us Sane)
Every December, I swear we’ll keep things simple. And every December, I find myself standing in a half-lit…
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Family Halloween Costume Ideas 2025: Our 12-Year Tradition from Superheroes to the Addams Family
A Family That Takes Halloween Seriously Most families carve pumpkins. We build cinematic universes. For the past 12…
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12 Bucket List Family Trips to Take Before Your Kids Grow Up
Twelve bucket list family trips to plan before the kids leave home, from the Grand Canyon to Hawaii,…
