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These Moms Open up about Life after Having a Baby
Everyone tells you that once you become a mom, your life is going to change. But no one lets on how motherhood affects every facet of your existence, from your sex life (spoiler alert: it tanks) to...
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Welcome to Fatherhood
A few days after I turned 34, my wife, Sarah, told me she had a belated birthday gift. I assumed that meant she was going to bring me leftover Thai food from a work lunch, but when she got home that...
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What a Class of Local Second Graders Want to Be When They Grow Up
The second graders in Mrs. Wirth’s class at Boyd E. Smith Elementary School in Milford have some big plans for the future. Nine students share what they want to be when they’re older. “A yacht seller,...
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Make Parenting On-the-go Hassle-free with These Trendy Diaper Bag Essentials
From a germ-minimizing pacifier to a leak-free sippy cup to a teething bracelet adorned with 24-karat gold, 13 cool products to throw into your diaper bag. Bonus: They’re all made by parents! January...
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Your Toddler’s Gross Habits Are Actually a Normal Part of Growing Up
If you’re the parent of a toddler, chances are your kid does something that grosses you out. Picks their nose and eats it? Licks a shopping cart at the supermarket? Slurps dirty bathwater like it’s a...
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Why Rock Climbing Facilities Will Be Your Family’s next Go-to Outing
If your kids are bouncing off the walls, maybe it’s time to take them to walls sanctioned for scaling—that is, those at a rock climbing facility. The sport, which has become increasingly popular, has...
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Rediscover These Recently Upgraded Local Family-focused Hangouts
Blue Manatee One of Cincinnati’s longest-running independent bookstores and a beloved spot for local parents, Blue Manatee closed its doors temporarily in January. But worry not! It has since reopened...
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Nine Best Babymoon Spots All over the World
Ever since Kanye whisked a pregnant Kim off to Paris in 2013, the babymoon—a last-hurrah couple’s trip before baby arrives—has gone from celeb luxury to mainstream must-do. It makes sense: No one...
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Nine of the World’s Easiest Halloween Costumes for Kids
Some parents sincerely enjoy making elaborate, punny Halloween costumes for their kids. And to them we say: Bless. However, Halloween is on a Thursday this year, and if you’re like us, you’re probably...
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How to Road-Trip with Kids
Many parents are intimidated by long road trips with kids, and for good reason: It’s hard enough to psych yourself up for long hours crammed in a car on Midwestern highways without adding crabby kids...
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Your Thanksgiving-With-Kids Survival Guide
How do parents with young children survive Thanksgiving and all the cooking, cleaning, and preparation that comes with it? First, ask yourself this question: Are you hosting or traveling? Pick one and...
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How To Pull Off a Successful Secret Santa Gift Exchange With Your Family
We all know what Secret Santa gift exchanges entail thanks to office parties. They’re easy, economical, and low-key. Plus, they make for a built-in group activity on the Big Day. This holiday season,...
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Best of the City 2019 Winners: Kids & Pets
From a puppet workshop for the kiddos to a pool party brunch just for the doggos, these are the best kids and pets offerings the Queen City has right now. Northern Kentucky Children’s Bookstore: Blue...
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Hutch Baby Brings Upscale Kid and Baby Clothing to OTR
Shopping for baby clothes with said baby in tow can be very unfun. There is often no private place to stop and nurse, the siblings run amok, and you end up leaving with a value pack of white onesies...
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Three Ways Your Family Can Be More Sustainable in 2020
If sustainability isn’t part of your family routine, then the new year is a great time to start. Round up your kids and take these three baby steps together to recycle, reduce, and reuse your stuff:...
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King Arthur’s Court Is Ready to Play
As if you needed an excuse to visit one of Cincinnati’s best toy stores, King Arthur’s Court has converted its former clearance warehouse basement into an indoor adventure park. The shop has doubled...
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Five Artsy Indoor Activities You Can Enjoy With Your Kids on a Rainy Day
Are cold temps and freezing rain keeping you and your kiddos inside this winter? These five local creative indoor activities let you get out of the house—without braving the weather. Cincinnati Art...
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Three 2020 Summer Camps to Sign Your Kids Up For Right Now
No, it is not too early to sign your kids up for summer camp, and there are some great ones to chose from. In fact, just about every destination in Cincinnati, from parks to museums, offers some kind...
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Six Local Spots Kids With Sensory Sensitivity Can Enjoy
Family outings are made all the more difficult when a member has a sensory sensitivity. A dark theater or bustling crowds can become overwhelming at best and tantrum-inducing at worst. Luckily,...
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Skyline Chili Celebrates Cincinnati-Area Babies Born on National Chili Day
Baby JamesPhotograph courtesy of Wordsworth Communications Skyline Chili isn’t just a vendor for Cincinnati’s signature dish—it’s also an institution for many who’ve grown up in the tri-state area. So...
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