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The Easiest, Yummiest Blueberry Muffins

There’s just something about a muffin fresh from the oven on a weekend morning (iykyk). These blueberry-studded beauties use cooked oatmeal in the batter, so they’re perfect for using up any leftover porridge the kids didn’t eat. We love sprinkling them with coarse sugar at the end, for that bakery feel.

How Do You Feel About Travelling with Kids?

It can be a ton of fun to take your kids somewhere new and exciting. Family vacations can make for some of the best childhood memories. But it can also be a ton of work and even a little overwhelming (especially for newbies who have never travelled with little ones before). So, tell us: How do you feel about taking your kids on trips?

🌵 Our publisher, Jane, recently visited Arizona—it’s the perfect family friendly getaway! Read about her trip and get inspired for your next adventure.

🗳CAST YOUR VOTE

The results of last week’s poll:
What was more challenging: going from one child to two or adding a third?

🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ Going from one child to two was hardest. (21.56%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Two was pretty easy in comparison to three. (13.72%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Adding a third (or more) was completely bananas. (23.52%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I learned a lot with the first two, so adding a third wasn't bad. (23.52%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Other (tell us on the next page!) (17.64%)

Can You Go Overboard on Making Childhood Magical?

In the age of Instagram and Pinterest, the pressure to create perfect holidays, birthday parties, playdates, etc. is crippling. But the question is, is all that magic necessary? And better still, is it healthy for kids? Read on for the dos and don’ts of striking a balance:

• Create easy family traditions and get your children involved. Casual, simple routines will give them that cozy, connected feeling to you and to their childhoods.

• Get out in nature. Magic is everywhere, from silk-spinning spiders to starlight.

  Feed the fantasy. When your child sees a monster, ask what colour its eyes are, if it has claws, etc. When you read to your children, engage them with mind-opening questions, like “If you were a baby rabbit, what would you eat?”

  Schedule screen-free downtime. Make sure kids have free time every day to play on their own. Not only does it encourage creativity, but it teaches them to use their own resources to amuse or soothe themselves.

  Don’t run yourself ragged. There is no need to make every moment of childhood picture perfect.

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