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How to Leave the House With a Toddler in 26 Easy Steps

How to Leave the House With a Toddler in 26 Easy Steps

When in doubt, follow Daniel Tiger’s sage advice: take a deep breath and count to ten.

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The Worst Mistakes I Made When Encouraging My Kids to Give Back

The Worst Mistakes I Made When Encouraging My Kids to Give Back

One sentence, spoken in frustration, set my kids’ charitable inclinations two big steps back.

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How to Potty Train Your Toddler in 38 Easy Steps

How to Potty Train Your Toddler in 38 Easy Steps

Step 20: Rejoice when your toddler eventually pees in the potty three times in one day ...

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Oz Spies lives, writes, and works in the nonprofit sector in Colorado. She and her firefighter husband have three children, a basement full of Lego bricks, and too much sports equipment.

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Fun Facts

The amount of coffee I drink in a day:

Too much.
Something I hide from my kids:

Justin's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.
3 things I can’t live without:

My family, coffee, and a good pair of running shoes.

Posts by Oz Spies

21 Reasons Why I’m Probably Going to Be Late Again Today

Before kids, I was on time. Early, even. But eight years of motherhood and three kids changed that.

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Inner Thoughts of a Toddler on the Playground

Inner Thoughts of a Toddler on the Playground

Dirt isn't to eat, huh?

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Inner Thoughts of a Toddler on Christmas Morning

Inner Thoughts of a Toddler on Christmas Morning

Here, I’ll help you open your presents. Let me do it. LET ME DO IT LET ME DO IT LET ME DO IT!

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Inner Thoughts of a Toddler Getting Dressed in the Morning

Why are pants even a thing, though?

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15 Inner Thoughts of a Toddler at Bedtime

#7. Now is the perfect time to share all my burning questions with my parents.

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9 Creative Ways to Take Inside Play — Outside

For those days when your kids say they're "so bored!"

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33 Reasons Why My Toddler Can’t Sleep

#21. I need a kiss. On the other cheek. And now each of my 312 stuffed animals needs a goodnight kiss.

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Two Truths and a Lie: The Parenting Edition

Two Truths and a Lie: The Parenting Edition

It's the ultimate game of parenting confessions.

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32 Reasons Your Toddler Might Be Throwing a Tantrum

The weather is “itchy.”

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How to Leave the House With a Toddler in 26 Easy Steps

When in doubt, follow Daniel Tiger’s sage advice: take a deep breath and count to ten.

Toddler

The Worst Mistakes I Made When Encouraging My Kids to Give Back

One sentence, spoken in frustration, set my kids’ charitable inclinations two big steps back.

Parenting

8 Ways My Kids Will Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week

Random Acts of Kindness Week is coming up. Here's how you can spread a little compassion, kindness, and love.

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The Inspiring Story of One 90-Year-Old Physician Changing Lives in Ethiopia

One 90-year-old physician continues to offer hope and healing for women in Ethiopia, and has changed over 35,000 lives.

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Easy Ways To Spread Extra Love This Valentine’s Day

Random acts of kindness and fun Valentine's Day charity projects for kids, schools, and families.

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7 Ways To Have A More Eco-Friendly Classroom Valentine’s Day Party

Seven ways to make your classroom Valentine's Day party a little more green, including earth-friendly class Valentines cards.

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Ending Zero Tolerance Policies And Strengthening Schools

One kid faced suspension for bringing a Lego gun to school - and that's just one of the problems that's resulted from zero tolerance policies.

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Jennifer Garner, Beyoncé, and Maria Shriver Advocate For Support For Women Just Scraping By

In the newly-released Shriver Report, thought-provoking essays from experts and big-name stars advocate for support for women and families.

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7 Ways Your Family Can Make a Difference — in Honor of MLK Jr.

January 20th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a National Day of Service. Here are seven ways to honor Dr. King's legacy, volunteer, give back, and learn about Dr. King.

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Giving Back In Winter Time: The Mitten Tree

An easy, fun philanthropy project for kids and families in winter time: read kindness-focused picture book The Mitten Tree, and then share the gift of warmth in your community.

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The Dasani Effect: How You Can Help the More Than 1.6 Million Homeless Children in America

What you can do to help the 1 in 45 children in America who are homeless.

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Family Volunteer Projects You Can Do At Home

Five family volunteer projects you can do in the comfort of your home to make a difference and spread a little joy this holiday season.

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Make A Five-Year-Old’s Superhero Wish Come True

Make-A-Wish is going all out so one little Batman can save Gotham. This just may be the most inspiring story of the year.

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Motivating Kids to Give: Matching Piggy Bank Gifts

The holiday season is coming. Here's one easy, fun way to making charitable giving a part of your traditions, and to help your kids become generous, caring philanthropists.

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