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“Growing up in rural China, I know how it feels to go hungry.” Florence Luo, founder of Jan & Jul spent most of her childhood living in a small, poor village in China. People living in her village had no fresh water, no electricity and little education available to them. “Malnutrition and hunger were so common in our village"…
You’re stumped on the kids stocking stuffers! What to do? Whether you’re looking for a couple little presents to beef up the stash or want to take a more minimalist approach this year with gifts, we’ve got you covered! Here are our Top 7 Kids Stocking Stuffers, featured in our Holiday Gift Guide. Let the inspiration begin…
I’ve spent the last few weeks flipping through our family calendar and writing in everyone’s schedules. Figuring out the best activities for kids is hard, especially when you have three kids and are already busy parents. The family calendar fills up fast! To help you out, here are my tips on choosing the best extracurricular activities for kids. *Hint hint* there’s no one answer.
As a mother living in Alaska, I have developed tried-and-true tips on choosing warm kids Halloween costumes for my family! For some, the end of October still flaunts warm weather, but for most, the weather has already turned chilly. For others like myself, Halloween dips into negative temperatures and even include snow! Whether you’re planning to purchase or DIY a kids Halloween costume this year, keep these points in mind!
Have you ever worried about sending your kids trick-or-treating in the cold? Or do you dread the last-minute rush to the dollar store for single-use costumes? It’s time to dress up, Jan & Jul style! We have lots of ideas for easy halloween costumes. Did you know? A 2019 study from the UK found that a whopping “over two thousand tonnes” of clothing waste is estimated each year solely from throwaway costumes…
The chill in the mornings has us pulling out our favourite kids waterproof winter boots for some rainy homeschool adventure! As a homeschooling parent, I place a heavy emphasis on being outdoors. I appreciate quality gear that supports our outdoor learning and doesn’t distract us from what we’re doing.
Set your child up for success by building a strong parent-teacher relationship! Often, when we think about the year ahead, we think of back-to-school shopping. But, our work as parents doesn’t stop once the supplies are bought. In fact, some of the most important work we can do as parents starts with reaching out to our child’s classroom teacher and forging that parent-teacher connection.
After a fun and relaxed summer, we’re ready to transition back to a more structured schedule and school morning routine. A tighter schedule can be an adjustment for kids, especially when paired with other big life changes like starting school for the first time. Here are a few things I do to help make that transition a little easier on them (and me!)
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