Products We Love
Mental Health Month
Making Faces: A First Book of Emotions
Make fun faces with your toddler and learn the beginnings of social interaction with them. Expression can be fun and it can be so helpful for your little one to learn how others react and interact at an early age. This book keeps them amused and is useful in any number of situations.
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Bloom Parenting: 50 Things to Say, Think and Do with Anxious, Angry & Over-the-Top Kids
Packed with practical tips for helping children through difficult times. Whether a child expresses stress through anxiety, anger, or out-of-control behavior, these tools will provide immediate relief and help you build a stronger and healthier relationship with your child.
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Lots of Feelings (Shelley Rotner's Early Childhood Library)
If your child is beyond the basics of the first book in this months recommendation list, we recommend you try this one on for their size. Start a conversation and develop more meaningful and complex thought in the minds of the young ones in your life.
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Bare Home Weighted Blanket
Make fun faces with your toddler and learn the beginnings of social interaction with them. Expression can be fun and it can be so helpful for your little one to learn how others react and interact at an early age. This book keeps them amused and is useful in any number of situations.
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Scaffold Parenting: Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant, and Secure Kids in an Age of Anxiety
Step by step, brick by brick – that’s the way we learn and grow. One of the motto’s our company believes in is: ‘’it takes a village.’’ This book is one of those steps, or you may see it as another village elder imparting their wisdom so that you may more confidently raise your children and help them on their path.
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Coping Skills for Kids Workbook
There are over 75 strategies to help kids cope with anger, anxiety, and stress in this workbook. The methods are proven and have a lot of success with young children. Make the most out of mental health month. Take action if you must, and learn something ahead of time so you can be educated and prepared should any issues arise.
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Financial Literacy Month
Investing for Kids
Give your kids a jump-start on financial literacy! They don’t need to be investing in stocks and bonds right now, but giving them the concepts and vocabulary of how the world works (at least in this one perspective) will serve them no matter which future path they take.
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Moonjar
The rule of threes – it comes true in the money universe as well. This piggy bank will teach your kids that money has many uses and purposes, but also that you can do more than just spend it or save it: you can SHARE it! This is the perfect way to get your children passionate about donating because they can help causes that they care about. It’s a win-win-win for financial literacy month.
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Greenlight Debit Card for Kids
Let’s face it – money is going virtual, or electronic, or can we still say…plastic? Perhaps your kid is not ready for a credit card, but with a debit card you can help them take the first steps to financial responsibility. Greenlight makes the claim that they are “all about financial education for kids.” You manage the app, and through it, help your children manage the money.
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Monopoly
We don’t always win in the game of life, but with fake money, we don’t need to fear true financial ruin. While it is a relevant lesson for every age group to spend their money wisely, what is life if you can’t forget it every once in a while and enjoy this classic game with your fellow contestants, be they family or friend?
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Bring Hygge to your Life
You may not live in a Hytte (what some Scandinavians call their summer cabin), but you can bring Hygge to your life. Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word representing a mood of cozy comfortability. Feel well in your home by incorporating the cheerful cultural of the people in the North.
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The Little Book of Hygge
Copenhagen and Oslo – two great viking cities. Some prefer Ragnar Lothbrok over Harald Fairhair when they are watching series depicting the histories of the once powerful and savage nations. There is no reason however why you can’t enjoy both this book – leaning more towards the Danish corner – and the other book on this month’s list – which encapsulates beauty from both cultures.
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Money & Divorce
Money & divorce – the topics are more interrelated than we wish it to be, but an unfortunate fact of the matter, is that divorce hurts both the heart and the wallet. Whether you have experience with divorce or not, the information in this book will help you navigate the tricky path of separation. Financial literacy is useful in many different situations and paths of life, and may even be helpful to a friend or loved one currently on a rocky path which may make reading this book too strenuous for them at the present moment.
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Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less
If the Scandinavian flavor isn’t for you, perhaps a Berlin interior or James Bond facade will be more to your liking. Find some inspiration in this book to make your dream home perfect while being able to stay true to the tenets of financial literacy.
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HP Envy - 15.6"
Keep work light, fast, and fun with this laptop. For financial literacy month, it couldn’t be a smarter purchase. The touch-screen is so practical and the function of the computer is reliable – bring this laptop with you everywhere. The 15.6″ inch screen is the way to go; it allows you to keep multiple windows open and be able to actually see everything on those screens. The size is also good for after work, where you can put on a movie in bed and relax…just remember to close all those other work tabs because financial literacy month is about balance – work hard and relax to an equivalent degree.
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National Single Parent’s Month
Cloud B Travel Sheep
This sweet little sleep sheep is the perfect companion for your little one on any car ride between co-parent houses, and easily travels wherever baby does. Not only does it soothe baby into dreamland, the sheep is an effective custody transitional object for older kids. And we don’t blame a tired single parent who switches on the timer and sends their child (or themselves) to lay down for a little break!
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Bach "Rescue Remedy" Spray
Stress is around every corner these days, but single parents can use this homeopathic spray to counter stress whenever and wherever. Its natural and safe ingredients make it great for single parents who want to model well-being routines with their children.
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Acelion Playing Cards
Durable, waterproof, washable, and fun: what else could a single parent ask for from a deck of cards? Take them to the beach, let grandma or grandpa show their skills, or get stepkids of all ages to play together. When you need a break from co-parenting, these chic and nearly indestructible cards are perfect for a game of solitaire – take a brain break yourself, or give them to your noisiest little one to get 10 minutes of peace!
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Franklin Sports Junior Football
Love athletics but find affording all the sports and spending all the time is just too much? Start small by tossing around a football. Activity facilitates more than health – it also helps children open up to parents, something that’s crucial when sharing custody. Get outside and get to talking with this $10 football that will pay dividends for years.
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PackIt Freezable Lunch Bag
For a single parent, lunch-time can be fun and practical with these lunch boxes. Fold it up and fit it neatly into your freezer so that you can fill it up the next day and have your children’s food fresh all day. The walls are lined with freezable gel and there’s tons of funky colors and designs.
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Kipipol Rock Painting Kit
An art kit that “ROCKS!” literally. Single parents need to keep their kids busy and sometimes it’s hard to appeal to the interests of all. Give your kids the chance to express themselves, connect over a group activity (since there are plenty of rocks and materials for everyone), and have some fun!
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Thrive First Aid Kit
Put this in your purse, diaper bag, or for the hip metropolitan parent, your fanny pack. Everything you need for most emergency situations, the supplies are lightweight and will make you prepared for adventures to the forest, the park, or grocery shopping. Trusted and certified, you can rely on this first-aid kit.
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Canvas One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book
Keep the rhythm and nurture the rhyme. Release your child’s inner-poet, foster your own creative identity, or share this thoughtful book with a loved one. As a single parent without much time, this book is the perfect way to relieve a crowded mind and find a momentary spot for reflection. After five years, who knows what you or your child will learn from those short, sometimes profound, perhaps often fun and silly entries.
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Our Family Recipes
Another cookbook!? Something you’ll try one or two times and leave in the bookshelf or in a box in the attic? Perhaps. But this journal is seriously cute and we guarantee that looking back on even those 1 or 2 recipes will make this worth it, and most likely make you pick it up again and start anew once your kids have some more experience under their belts.
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The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs
If this book doesn’t impress your kids of the wonders of the outdoors, then at least you can read it and entertain them on walks with knowledge of why a butterfly tells signs of weather to come or why that tree on the way to the bus has roots growing in a certain direction. Learn how to see the signs of the world, connect with nature, and find a new way to wander.
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Taco vs Burrito
Add a twist of lime or serve up some extra gauc to your new family game night. Integrate it into taco Tuesday, as the game lasts only 10-15 minutes, and bring some energy to the table before the food is served. This exciting and easy-to-learn game keeps everyone involved and their minds moving.
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Two Room Set Sonos One SL
Fill your home with sound and moods that will make your home a place of enjoyment. Anyone can connect and the speakers can be moved anywhere in the home. Music has proven effects to sustain positivity and facilitate processing of emotions: we love the sound and highly recommend this if your kids aren’t ready for personal speakers.
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ZIMASILK 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
Single parents – of all the things on this list, consider giving this a second look. Keeping your skin moisturized and fighting dry skin from the amino acids in the silk, giving you a luxurious sleeping experience every night, and protecting your pocket, this pillowcase is a dream in reality.
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Ziploc Storage Bags (Large)
The organizational methods of a single parent surpass the comprehension of even single parents themselves. We know there are many tools in your household belt and couldn’t pass up on showing you this offer to help you keep your kids’ various oojamaflips together when there isn’t any other place to put them.
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Self-Esteem Month
Just As You Are
You are perfect just as you are – this is a message we tell our children all the time. But in a world of social media, constant physical and psychological changes, and an intense time of figuring out who they are, it can be difficult for children to not criticize themselves and lose confidence. This fun practical guide can teach them, or you if your children won’t read this on their own, how to boost self-esteem and be happy on their way to finding themselves.
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"More, More, More," said the Baby
It’s never too early to start building confidence in your little ones. You can read this Caldecott honor-winning book to your loved babies, and show them how much they are truly loved. It’s a quick and fun read, something that may be a favorite for your child’s lifetime, and you will love it too.
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BiggerFive Kids Fitness Tracker
Kids love to count their steps and incorporate competition into everything; let them do it with this fun and cheap wristband. This kids fitness tracker also fits adults, so you can always share or use it for yourself! Movement raises your endorphines and impacts confidence, so get out there with our product recommendation to build some self-esteem!
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I Am Every Good Thing
Creative and inspirational – this book will get your kids up and fill them with energy. It teaches the importance of self-belief and taking your time in building your inner-confidence. A perfect gift for any occasion, especially this month to celebrate self-esteem month.
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Fossil Men's Neutra Hybrid SmartWatch
Sometimes nothing can help boost confidence than a new watch or accessory. Perhaps it is time for your child’s first watch. It can help them feel like an adult and also keep them on time for dinner and extra-curricular activities. If anything, an excuse not to look at your phone is a good thing!
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All Because You Matter
Forget the award-winning and NY Times Bestseller accolades: this book has a significant message to tell children of all backgrounds that they matter. Nothing can be more harmful to self-esteem than the self-belief that one is not important and does not matter. Help your child believe in themselves and remember that you believe in them too!
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Child-Centered Divorce Month
Fred Stays With Me!
For Children 3-8
A child’s parents are divorced, though the word is not mentioned in the book. The child spends some time with dad, and some time with mom, but their loyal dog Fred “always stays with me.” The book explores the differences between co-parents’ homes in a positive light, and also shows the importance of providing some continuity for children of parents who share custody.
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Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs
For Children 3-8
Even if your child is not in the same house as mom or dad, they are under the same sun and moon. This lovely picture book provides children a way to connect to each co-parent, or to any other family member they might be missing during one parent’s custody time.
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The Kissing Hand
For Children 3-7
In this beautifully illustrated picture book, a mama raccoon gives her children an enduring reminder that wherever they go, they take her love with them. You can use this cute connection-keeper with your child if you are sharing custody, but also when sending them to school or to a babysitter.
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The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!
For Children 3-7
Children experiencing divorce undergo more stress and are exposed to more conflict than those in two-parent homes. Help kids get an early handle on managing stress by teaching them to identify and articulate emotions. In this adorable book, a young pigeon goes through all the feels – and provides you with a great opportunity to talk to your child about them!
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Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild!
For Children 3-7
This book is for the parents of toddlers as much as the toddlers themselves. A tired mom, left alone all day with a toddler who always has the energy to take the energy out of mom, will find messages to relate to and the means to work with them.
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Holiday Gift List
Purble: the calming toy companion
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Expandable Breathing Ball Toy
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Cat Night LED Nightlight
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Refrigerator Poetry Magnets for Teens
Refrigerator magnets are a wonderful way to engage with your teen – at this age, they may not enjoy heart-to-heart talks, but still need a way to express themselves and connect with mom or dad. Ask your teen to leave you a message before they head off to their co-parent. With this fun set full of words like “rebel,” “justice,” “protest,” and “unite,” your teen will be easily inspired.
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Noise Cancelling Headphones
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Sunrise Wake Up Light
Teens naturally experience sleep disorders due to changing circadian rhythms. Add in the inconsistency of divorce, where teens split living between co-parents and can get out of whack easily. Help them stay on track with this amazing light that wakes your teen gently. Bonus – it’s a bedside light for reading, so you can take away your teen’s phone and hand over a book! |
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The One-Minute Gratitude Journal
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Buddha Board Mini Buddha Board
This amazing tool provides many paths to calm. Use the no-mess brush to paint rich strokes evocative of Japanese artistry. Watch the creation fade while you breathe, reminding you that life is impermanent. Start fresh, inspired by the ease with mistakes fade. If you’re sharing custody, buy the mini board for each house, so your child can always have one nearby.
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Bananagrams
This game will help you bond during your parenting time and assist your older children with literacy. Kids between the ages of 7 and 15 will love this scrabble-like competition. You will love the laughter and shared experience that is so important to create as a single parent.
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"Good Housekeeping Kid Cook!" Cookbook
Children of divorce do grow up faster, but this isn’t always a bad thing. Gaining independence gives them life-long skills. This book by our friends at Good Housekeeping compiles the best recipes to make with kids. Bond during your parenting time with fun in the kitchen, and set the stage for the day your child will be cooking you dinner on their own!
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Long-Distance Friendship Lamp
Ever wish you had a way to transmit love through the air to your child when they’re with their co-parent? Or to allow them to say hi to their step-parent during your parenting time? Your wish is granted with this amazing friendship light. Touch it to light, and your loved one’s will alight at the same time. This is a lovely way for divorced parents and their kids to communicate in a non-intrusive manner whenever the mood strikes.
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Portable Blender
Single parents are non-stop busy. Help the divorced parent you know stay hydrated and healthy with this powerful, portable blender that can whip up a smoothie or shake whenever they have a moment. For those days when co-parenting gets a little stressful, we can personally attest to this little blender’s ability to make a mean blended margarita.
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Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea
Self care can take two seconds. Stash one of these facial sprays in the fridge, and when you reach in out of boredom or stress, a quick spritz will calm and redirect you. Keep the other in the car. Before walking into a stressful situation with your ex, or picking up your kids, take a second for a spray and a breath. It really works.
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Gratitude Month
The One-Minute Gratitude Journal
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Give Thanks! You can Reach Out and Spread Joy
For kids 4 to 8, make gratitude fun with 50 simple activity prompts that go beyond saying thanks into an exploration of the many ways we can experience a personal culture of gratitude. For divorced parents, teaching gratitude may be hard, because divorce is a time of struggle. That is okay. Using gentle, easily-accessible tools increases gratitude even through the toughest separation. Best for children 4 to 8, this just-released activity book will inspire kids and their parents.
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Glitter Gel Pens, 32-Color Neon Glitter Fine Tip Pens
Make gratitude journaling even more fun with these gorgeous glitter pens. With 32 beautiful colors, you can split the set so that each co-parent has half. Have long drives for custody or visitation exchanges? Keeping a set of these pens in the car will keep your little one content.
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Gaiam Yoga Mat for Kids with Free Yoga Class
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Colorful Thank You Notes (48 pack)
These colorful thank you notes are the perfect reminder for you and your littles to send gratitude through the mail. Think big: who has helped you and your children through divorce? Is there someone who supports your single parenting? Did your co-parent do something great? Use these notes to share, and show, your gratitude.
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The 3 Minute Gratitude Journal for Kids: A Journal to Teach Children to Practice Gratitude and Mindfulness
For kids 6 to 9, inspire gratitude through fun prompts and activities. This book also focuses on mindfulness, and helping children of divorced families stay present and grateful as they transition through the challenges of divorce.
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Woolzies Thankful Collection Set of 4 Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil - Cheers, Bless, Joy, Gratitude - 10 ML
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Kids Essential Oil Diffuser Slap bracelets (4-pack)
Need your gratitude on the go? Send your little ones to their co-parent’s home with these cool slap bracelet diffusers. Give your child a calming reminder of you during the other’s parenting time with just a drop of Woolzies essential oils. Since we know joint custody means a lot of things get lost, we love that this is a pack of four bracelets!
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Essential Oil Diffuser with LED Lights, Timer, and Auto-Off Safety Switch
Beautiful, powerful, and functional – this small diffuser packs a lot into a small package! Its simple design fits into any space. With the LED lights that are trending so hard with teens, you can be the cool co-parent! This diffuser has a timer and safety features that make it safe for any age, so whether you are a single parent to a toddler, or co-parent of a tween, you can fill your home with inspirational scents.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Purble: the calming toy companion
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Jumble Poppit Sensory Toy
Poppits are all the rage with the middle-school set, and it’s no wonder why. They provide a soothing sensory experience that helps children settle themselves. For just $10, this fave is in the single-parent budget – and because it is so big, you won’t lose it!
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One for the Murhpys
For ages 10 – 12 Carly is removed from a violent home and placed in a picture-perfect foster home. She tries to reconcile these worlds, but once she finally feels she belongs, Carly has a huge decision to make. For divorced or separated parents whose adolescents have been exposed to violence, this is an engaging and hopeful book.
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Bloom Parenting: 50 Things to Say, Think and Do with Anxious, Angry & Over-the-Top Kids
Packed with practical tips for helping children through difficult times, this will help you whether your child expresses stress through anxiety, anger, or out-of-control behavior – these tools will provide immediate relief.
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Child Literacy Month
Apples to Apples Junior
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Refrigerator Poetry Magnets for Teens
Refrigerator magnets are a wonderful way to engage with your teen – at this age, they may not enjoy heart-to-heart talks, but still need a way to express themselves and connect with mom or dad. Ask your teen to leave you a message before they head off to their co-parent. With this fun set full of words like “rebel,” “justice,” “protest,” and “unite,” your teen will be easily inspired.
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Sticky Labels
Ever wonder why your child’s classroom has labels on everything? This is called “environmental print,” and it is an easy way to build literacy. As a single parent, you may not have as much time as you like to read with your kid. Use these colorful stickers to label things around the house. It’s a fun bonding activity, and if your coparent is on board, using labels at both houses creates stability during custody transitions.
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Bananagrams
This game will help you bond during your parenting time and assist your older children with literacy. Kids between the ages of 7 and 15 will love this scrabble-like competition. You will love the laughter and shared experience that is so important to create as a single parent.
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Ten Apples Up On Top
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STEM Activity Books
Early learners are curious about the natural world. These interactive books give Pre-K through 1st grade children a way to understand and experience STEM concepts while having fun and preparing for school. For divorced parents living far apart, these books are a fantastic way to keep kids excited for the car trip. And, they can save a single parent who needs a few minutes of silence after dinner!
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Hooked On Phonics
Learning phonics opens up a world of reading for young children. Hooked On Phonics uses this science-backed approach to make reading tons of fun. With up to three devices per subscription, it’s perfect for co-parenting, giving your child consistency during mom and dad’s parenting time.
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SchoolMaskpack
Keeping children safe in school is one of the best ways to foster literacy, and masks are a proven safety tool. These adorable, colorful masks are sized and created for kids, with fun Crayola colors and easy straps/clips. Single parents will love the muliti-packs – there will always be extra masks to stash in your child’s bag in case one gets lost during custody transitions.
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Readeo
Originally designed to keep children connected to far-away family, Readeo is genius for divorced families with young children. This online library allows the child to log in a read a book with a loved one online as easily as if they were sitting together. If you have tried facetime or phone calls during non-parenting time to stay connected, you know kids disengage easily. Readeo is so fun and interactive that the child will not want to end the call. Divorced moms and dads with kids age 0 to 11 can share one family account (add in grandparents, too!), getting unlimited books for less than the price of one book per month.
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Child Support Awareness Month
Child Custody and Support
Get a solid understanding of the nuts and bolts of child support with this Nolo press manual. While nothing compares to the advice from an attorney, this is a great source to help you understand the basics of how support is calculated, modified, and enforced.
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Money & Divorce
Paying and receiving child support is a small part of the overall Financial picture of divorce. Getting advice from a financial professional can be overwhelming and expensive. That is why Expert Lily vasilef wrote this book – to provide you professional insight on property division, income and taxes, child support and alimony.
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Expandable Breathing Ball Toy
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A Kids Book About Money
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National Self-Care Month
The Forest Feast
Care for your body, soul, and family with this delightful book of simple, fresh recipes. Most dishes have fewer than five ingredients. Little hands will love assembling recipes like date-peanut butter balls and watermelon salad. Cooking is a wonderful way to bond during your parenting time.
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Buddha Board Mini Buddha Board
This amazing tool provides many paths to calm. Use the no-mess brush to paint rich strokes evocative of Japanese artistry. Watch the creation fade while you breathe, reminding you that life is impermanent. Start fresh, inspired by the ease with mistakes fade. If you’re sharing custody, buy the mini board for each house, so your child can always have one nearby.
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Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea
Self care can take two seconds. Stash one of these facial sprays in the fridge, and when you reach in out of boredom or stress, a quick spritz will calm and redirect you. Keep the other in the car. Before walking into a stressful situation with your ex, or picking up your kids, take a second for a spray and a breath. It really works.
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Omi The Elephant Meditation Toy
Children will love this sweet elephant friend, who provides music and meditation to help them through happy, sad, or sleepless times. It’s a wonderful tool to transition custody. Kids can use Ellie when they feel feelings at mom’s house or dad’s. Or buy two…so you can use it when your children are with their co-parent, and you’re feeling a little down.
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The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
Can thinking about death really be self care? For sure, if it’s Swedish Death Cleaning. This unique approach to home organization will absolutely leave you lighter and happier. This book is especially helpful for parents moving – or staying behind while the other moves – due to divorce, as it gently carries you through a process to deal with “stuff.”
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Get Outside Campaign!
National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road Trip Atlas, 2nd Edition
Buckle in for an affordable family adventure! This road trip atlas directs your family to exciting destinations near and far. Single parents not living in the same area can add a fun road trip diversion when transitioning between homes, too!
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Trees, Leaves, Flowers, and Seeds
The Smithsonian museum created this comprehensive and engaging encyclopedia about trees – and every part of them. Divorced parents can send this book back and forth between homes, so children can have fun identifying different tree life at each of their houses.