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At Play Boutique, we’re all about giving families what they need to thrive. The Buzz is our way of bringing you resources, articles, craft ideas, and so much more to make the most of your time playing together. Time to get busy, little bees!

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Stop Sibling Meanness

Siblings have a unique relationship where they will defend each other to strangers but fight uncontrollably with each other. This is often referred to as sibling rivalry. Siblings will tease each other, sometimes bully each other, and often just bicker about the most frivolous things. If you have multiple children and find that sibling meanness is getting out of hand, then continue reading for some tips to stop sibling meanness.

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Healthy Easy to Make Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Making breakfast healthier doesn't have to be a chore! Today we're featuring some of the best easy to make healthy breakfast ideas for kids. Just because your kids are not starving, doesn't mean you can skip breakfast. Kids need to be well fed in order to get through the morning at school and throughout their day.

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Is Almond Milk Healthy for Your Child

Almond milk is a liquid extracted from the almond fruit. It is used as an alternative to dairy or dairy products. It comes in both sweetened and unsweetened form and is consumed by millions of Americans each year. According to experts, this type of milk can be healthy for your child.

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B2S is Around the Corner

We know how stressful back to school can be so we will be posting more resources each week on our blog and into the Parent Advisor private Facebook group. We are excited to support you and your family on your preschool journey.

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Traveling Tips with Young Children

There will be more people traveling this year than we’ve seen in the last couple of years. Some families are hitting the road ready to travel with young children. Today we’re featuring some traveling tips for families who venture out on vacation with young children.

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Biting 9 Months to 20 Months

Why does biting seem to occur among children in groups at school? The simple answer to this question, according to noted psychologists Louise Ilg and Florence Ames, is that children bite because they lack language and social skills. They say biting is a developmental phenomenon – it happens at predictable times for predictable reasons tied to children’s ages and stages.

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Biting Birth to 15 Months

There will come a time when your child’s preschool teacher tells you that your child has been bitten at school. This may leave you feeling helpless. You simply couldn’t be there to protect your child from this situation. You also wonder how the teacher let this happen to your child.

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Fun Things to Do with Dad for Father's Day

Are you looking for something simple but fun to do with Dad for Father’s Day? Well, then you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re going to help you plan your special day for Dad with some fun ideas that anyone will enjoy.

Father’s Day comes but once a year. That’s why we just had to give you some ideas to make that special man feel amazing on Father’s Day this year

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How to Find a Quality Summer Camp for Kids 1-8y

Finding a quality summer camp program for your elementary kids is hard! Today I’m going to help alleviate some of the stress that comes with this decision. If you’re the parent of kids between the ages of 1 and 8 years old, then you’re going to love these tips on how to find a quality summer camp for elementary kids!

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Fun things to Do with Mom for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and with it comes the desire to do some fun things with your mom. If you’re looking for some fun things to do with Mom for Mother’s Day then you’ll love our list of ideas featured on this blog

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Fun Family St. Patrick’s Day Activities to Enjoy All Month Long

St. Paddy’s Day is a fun time for kids all month long! Sure you can wear your cutest St. Patrick’s Day outfit on March 17, but all month long, break out all the green you have, it’s time to get the festivities rolling with some fun St. Patrick’s Day activities. Luckily, there are so plenty of great ideas for the whole family to engage in all month long.

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Separation and Stranger Anxiety for Babies

Separation and stranger anxiety can present an alarming change for parents because the baby can be happy and calm one day and quite disturbed the next. Like many other big changes during your baby’s development, separation and stranger anxiety is normal.

The following chart outlines the stage of attachment, the parent’s role, and the preschool teacher’s role.

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