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Tips for Flying with a Toddler

Many families are trying to sneak in one last trip before summer ends. You might be worried your relaxing trip will turn into a kicking and screaming nightmare on your cramped plane ride! With the right game plan, you can avoid a lot of the problems that lead to horror stories. “Bad Behavior” is usually

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Mindful Tips to Help Reduce Holiday Stress

Halloween and Thanksgiving have officially ended, which means we are now quickly approaching the Holiday season! Here are three ideas to help you navigate the holiday stress because you deserve to experience those inspirational messages of “JOY, PEACE, & BELIEVE” meticulously displayed on your table tops and porches. The holidays are a time of giving

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Earth Day: How to make recycling fun

 Earth Day is a national holiday celebrated in April to demonstrate support for environmental protection. There are numerous ways we can help take care of our planet. Recycling is just one of them! Let’s take a look at how children can get involved in recycling. Make it accessible. When I was young my little brother asked

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Happy Birthday Help Me Grow Utah

It has been another year of adjustment and growth at Help Me Grow. We are grateful for the support from our donors, partners, and families like you! Let’s take a look at how we’ve grown over the last year.  98% of families have reported that Help Me Grow Utah has been equally helpful or more helpful

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What is Day of the Dead?

Day of the Dead, otherwise known as Día de los Muertos, is a celebration of life as people remember their ancestors. During this holiday, it is believed that past relatives return as spirits to the land of the living to spend time with their loved ones. Although this holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated

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A Happy Halloween: Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe

As a kid, I remember how excited I got about dressing up for Halloween. There’s just something magical about pretending to be someone or something else for an evening, having fun and getting lots of yummy treats. Carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and drinking warm apple cider are some of the things I looked forward to most

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Last Minute 4th of July Crafts and Snacks

If the 4th of July snuck up on you this year like it did for me, you’ll likely need some last-minute ideas on how to entertain your children and make the holiday special. There are so many fun and creative ways to celebrate with your kids that don’t require copious amounts of time and money.

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Buying Safe Toys This Holiday Season

We are finally arriving at the most magical time of the year, the holidays! This year has not been an easy one, and the holidays can be such a good mood booster! Buying gifts for family members is so exciting and fun, but it’s essential to make sure that the toys you purchase for your

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Happy 9th Birthday Help Me Grow Utah!

OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights. One more year has come and passed. It seems like time is going by so fast. A birthday is not measured with just stops and starts, But of growth and

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