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The Ultimate Self-Care Checklist for Parents

With more than 75 creative ways to treat yourself right, this comprehensive self-care checklist is part assessment, part self-care plan, specifically designed with you in mind!

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon March 30, 2025March 31, 2025Leave a Comment on The Ultimate Self-Care Checklist for Parents
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The Best Personalized Labels for School Supplies

Want to know who makes the best
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by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon March 29, 2025March 31, 2025Leave a Comment on The Best Personalized Labels for School Supplies
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Parenting Parenting Hacks Product Reviews

3 Day Potty Training for First-Time Parents

Trying to decide which 3 day potty training method is right for you? This post reviews one of the best potty training programs out there.

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon March 27, 2025March 31, 2025Leave a Comment on 3 Day Potty Training for First-Time Parents
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Activities for Kids Family Bonding Gift Guides

42 Best Board Games for Families

These award-winning, highly-rated board games for families are guaranteed to make your next family game night a wild success! Find the perfect board games for your family with the help of this fantastic list!

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon February 5, 2025March 31, 20252 Comments on 42 Best Board Games for Families
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Household Product Reviews

Best Twin Mattress for Kids 2025

If you’re searching for a twin mattress for kids, this list of the best twin mattresses for kids from a therapist mom will help you choose!

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon January 28, 2025March 29, 2025
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Activities for Kids Family Fun and Creativity Learning and Play Product Reviews

Zingo Board Game Review: A Family-Friendly Board Game for Kids

The Zingo board game is a great game for kids and grown-ups alike. Check out this kids board game review of Zingo to learn why you should play Zingo at your next family board game night.

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon January 19, 2025March 31, 2025
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Activities for Kids Arts and Crafts

Easy Nature Craft for Kids: God’s Eye Nature Collage

This easy nature craft for kids is a super fun craft activity that promotes sensory learning, fine motor skills, creativity, and imaginative play! This God’s Eye Nature Collage combines outdoor exploration, fun in nature, and creative expression.

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon July 30, 2024March 31, 2025
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Best Prime Day Deals for Parents 2024

This list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals for parents features tops product picks from a therapist mom that promote family bonding, brain development, and more.

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon July 17, 2024July 17, 2024
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What is Sensory Play?

Everything you ever wanted to know about sensory play, why it’s important, and it’s many benefits. Plus, lots of fun sensory play activities!

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon July 17, 2024March 31, 2025
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How to Make a First Day of School Chalkboard Sign

Looking to make a first day of school chalkboard sign for your child? This helpful guide offers tips and tricks for a fun and easy project!

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon July 11, 2024March 31, 2025
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20+ Outstanding Subscription Boxes for Women

Searching for the perfect women’s subscription box? This collection of unique, high-quality subscription boxes for women has what you need!

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon July 5, 2024July 6, 2024
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Best Bath Bombs for Kids (with Toys Inside)

Looking for ways to end bath time battles and make it more fun? Bath bombs for kids (with toys and surprises inside) are just what you need. Check out these top picks for the best bath bombs for kids from a therapist mom!

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon July 4, 2024March 30, 2025
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21 Spectacular Self-Care Gifts for Parents

Shopping for a stressed-out parent? These incredible self-care gifts are exactly what you need. Find something perfect with this gift guide!

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon June 18, 2024March 30, 2025
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Books

20 Fantastic Dinosaur Books for Kids

This collection of dinosaur books for kids has everything from board books to educational books your little dinosaur fan is sure to love!

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon June 8, 2024July 13, 2024
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Mental Health Miscarriage

21 Inspiring Miscarriage Tattoos to Help You Cope

This inspiring collection of miscarriage tattoos will help you cope with your loss and choose a miscarriage tattoo of your own.

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon May 28, 2024March 22, 20251 Comment on 21 Inspiring Miscarriage Tattoos to Help You Cope
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Best Planners for Moms

This collection of the best planners for moms will help you find the right planner to cut through the chaos and get organized.

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon May 1, 2024July 8, 2024
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Best Anti-Aging Skin Care Products for Your 40s

Looking for the best anti-aging skin care products for your 40s? Get top product picks & self-care tips for anti-aging skin care in your 40s.

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon April 2, 2024July 15, 2024
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30+ Cute Valentine Ideas for Kids

Find the perfect Valentine’s Day cards and classroom Valentines this year with this amazing collection of cute Valentine ideas for kids!

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon January 16, 2024March 30, 2025
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5 Creative Family Valentine’s Day Ideas

Start a new tradition in your family with this collection of family Valentine’s Day ideas!

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon January 9, 2024March 30, 2025
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11 Incredible Strategies to Improve Sibling Relationships

Fostering healthy sibling relationships among your kids is a huge challenge. But these incredible strategies will teach you the best ways to manage conflict and encourage closeness in no time!

by Hayley Wilds, MA, LPCon January 5, 2024March 31, 20251 Comment on 11 Incredible Strategies to Improve Sibling Relationships

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Hayley Wilds, MA, LPC

Hayley Wilds is a licensed professional counselor, certified family-based therapist, art therapist, and sleep-deprived mom, with 20 years of experience working with parents and families. Hayley is the founder of The Centered Parent, a strength-based parenting blog that delivers reliable infoon parenting, self-care, activities for kids, & family bonding.

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