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Raise with Care:

A Parenting Blog

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Parenting Tips

Feeding Schedule With Solids and Formula: Bottle Guide

Balancing bottles and solid foods does not require a strict timetable. A feeding schedule with solids and formula should gradually add meals around your baby’s usual milk feeds. Breastmilk or infant formula remains your baby’s primary source of nutrition throughout the first year, while solid foods provide additional nutrients and help build eating skills. Most […]

4 Aug 2026

14 min read

Parenting Tips
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4 Tips for Summer Road Trips with Kids

“I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me” –Walt Whitman Ah, summer. The sense of openness is palpable this time of year… open spaces, open calendars, and open roads practically begging to appease your wanderlust. A family road trip is the ultimate summer reset because it gives us permission to hit […]

11 Jul 2018

5 min read

Parenting Tips
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How To Help Your Child Bond with the New Baby

In about a month, we’re bringing home a new baby. I’m thrilled to have another child and can’t wait to see my kids interact with him. But I know from past experience that adding a new baby to the family is a big change and requires a lot of patience and empathy. Oftentimes, older kids […]

6 Jul 2018

3 min read

Parenting Tips
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Get Festive with Kids on the 4th of July

Happy Independence Day! This year, the 4th of July falls on Wednesday, and we personally love the idea of a midweek pause to celebrate all things patriotic. Family, friends, and fireworks = FUN with a capital F! But before you go out and watch the sparklers fly, here are some easy tips for maximizing the […]

4 Jul 2018

3 min read

Kids Activities

Fun Bath Toys Perfect for Outdoor Play

Summer is officially upon us, and regardless of where you live, that means lighter and sunnier days ahead. Nothing says childhood or triggers fond memories quite like a carefree alfresco afternoon. Sometimes, all they need is bare feet on cool grass and a popsicle to have the best day ever. But what do you do […]

27 Jun 2018

4 min read

Kid Friendly Meals
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How to Make Cherry Berry Frozen Yogurt at Home with a Blender

Hi Munchkin Blog readers! It’s @lunchesandlttles here, and can you believe it’s finally officially summer? We are so excited for all that summer brings… Cookouts, swimming, frozen treats, later nights, family travels… And oh, did I mention – frozen treats? Ha. It’s true; we love delicious frozen treats around here; ice pops, ice cream, frozen […]

26 Jun 2018

4 min read

Kids Activities
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Summer Travel Survival Guide

“Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is all about.” —John Mayer Oh, summer. Great expectations! It’s exciting and overwhelming when you’re navigating all that summer throws at you—vacations, road trips, family reunions, summer camp, personal projects, house to dos, and the always elusive down time. I’ve got a few tips […]

22 Jun 2018

4 min read

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