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I was sure last year would mark the final Christmas that Boy Wonder believed in Santa. As the lone believer in his 5th grade class last year, he fought hard to convince himself and others that Santa was real. In spite of all the evidence to the contrary and doubtful noise around him, he chose […]
As a parent you’ve encountered your fair share of unsolicited advice. From your mother-in-law to your child-free hairdresser, every person who has ever had a kid, known a kid, or been a kid seems eager to offer parenting answers to questions you’re not asking. Parenting is a complicated, highly personal game of trial-and-error, with each […]
As a mom you probably already know that certain people in your life are invaluable. From a loving and supportive partner to a best friend who’s always on your side, you cherish these relationships because they’re more than just essential to your sanity, they make every day just that much better. But when it comes […]
If you’re looking to jazz up your holiday decor in favor of new-fashioned, eclectic design, there are so many fun ways to go. From wacky and wonderful artificial Christmas trees to stylish Christmas tree alternatives, the holiday is ripe for the changing! While I’m generally drawn to traditional Christmas design, when it came to shopping […]
Hi, it’s Boy Wonder again. You might already know that I’m a kid artist because my mom has shown my artwork on Babble here, here, and here. A lot of people think I want to grow up and become a famous artist someday, but I don’t think I want to do that. I don’t like […]
For all the holiday decorating you’ll do, nothing will matter quite as much as your Christmas tree. As the focal point of your holiday festivities, your Christmas tree will serve as the quintessential symbol of the season, bringing with it precious memories and good cheer. Now we know that a tree isn’t a really a […]
Raising a good man is one of the most important jobs in the world, and mamas, I know you take it seriously. I take it pretty seriously too. With 11 and 6-year-old sons I think a lot about the young men my boys are poised to become. Will they be good men? How will they […]
When I shared BuzzFeed’s 17 Truths That Only Eldest Siblings Know with Boy Wonder, together we had a hearty laugh. As eldest sibs, we agreed that while being the first-born has it’s share of perks, there’s a another, darker side of eldest sibdom – one comprised of unrealistic expectations and inexperienced parenting. That’s not to say […]
For every person who revels in the glory of traditional holiday decor, there’s someone looking to break away from the norm in favor of an ultramodern design. Because we know that nothing sets the tone of your home’s holiday decor more than the Christmas tree, we set out to find the most daring new-fashioned artificial […]
As parents we’re required to do a lot of things: comfort, heal, love, protect, provide, and teach. And along with each of these parental responsibilities, our hearts are called to do the same for our partner, friends, extended family, and ourselves. But that last part gets a little tricky sometimes. We’re often so busy doing […]
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